2021 Map of Whites Crossing

About this map

Wiggins serves as the primary municipal hub in the northwest corner of this quadrangle, where the Kansas City Southern railroad line and major thoroughfares like E Central Ave converge. Moving eastward into the De Soto National Forest, the landscape transitions into a network of creek drainages and smaller rural nodes such as Whites Crossing and Big Level. The southern half of the map is defined by the winding course of Red Creek, which creates distinct landforms including Big Island and Little Island. Genealogy and local history are particularly well-represented through numerous family-named burial grounds like Taylor Cem, Bond Cem, and Sumrall Cem. The prevalence of named water features like Sand Ridge Lake, Fish Lake, and Blue Lake highlights the importance of the regional watershed in this part of Stone County.