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2012 Map of Whites Crossing

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Red Creek meanders through this portion of Stone County, defining a landscape of low-lying islands and wetlands including Big Island and Little Island. This 2012 survey captures the rural character of the region, where small settlements like Whites Crossing, Big Level, and India are linked by a network of country roads. The map is particularly useful for genealogical research, identifying several local burial grounds such as Whites Cem, Bond Cem, and the Sumrall Cemetery.

Evidence of local resource management and recreation is visible at the Stone Lookout Tower and the Red Creek Boat Ramp. Numerous small waterways, including Flint Creek, Cypress Creek, and Indian Camp Branch, drain into the main creek system. These natural features, alongside named lakes like Sand Ridge Lake and Fish Lake, illustrate the hydrologic patterns that have long influenced settlement and land use in this part of Mississippi.