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2012 Map of Vestry

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Vestry
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Vestry serves as the central focal point of this Jackson County landscape, situated at the intersection of several local routes in a region dominated by winding watercourses. The drainage of Red Creek and its many tributaries, including Little Red Cr and Bluff Cr, creates a complex network of wetlands and creek bottoms. This topography influenced the placement of early settlements and family landmarks, evidenced by numerous burial grounds such as Ramsey Cem, Wilson Cem, and Carter Cem that are scattered across the quadrangle.

Outdoor recreation and forest management are central themes, indicated by the Red Creek Landing Boat Ramp and the Mill Creek Hunting Clb. The presence of the Elico Lookout Tower underscores the importance of timber and fire surveillance in this heavily wooded area. Transportation is largely defined by rural routes like Old Biloxi Rd and Wire Rd, which historically linked these remote Gulf Coast hinterlands to larger coastal centers.