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2021 Map of White Oak

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of White Oak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The Strong River snakes through the western portion of this landscape, carving a valley that separates Rankin and Simpson counties. This rural corridor is defined by small, family-centric settlements like Gunn and Traxler, where the presence of numerous small burial grounds suggests a long history of local kinship and land ownership. These sites, including the Steve Hughes Cem and Merchant Cem, are often located at the end of winding county roads or tucked near the edges of the Bienville National Forest.

The terrain is marked by ridges and creek bottoms, notably Heater Ridge to the east and the drainages of Purvis Creek and White Oak Creek. While the landscape remains largely agricultural and timber-focused, an Oil Well Rd near Mayton points to the area's subterranean resources. The transition between counties is noted by subtle shifts in the road network, from the Smith County road system to the routes connecting Galilee Church Cemetery and other community landmarks.