2024 Map of Whites Crossing

About this map

Red Creek meanders through the southern half of this landscape, carving a path between Big Island and Little Island before passing Blue Lake and Fish Lake. The area reflects a rural South Mississippi character where small communities like Whites Crossing and Big Level are defined by their proximity to the water and the wooded expanses of the De Soto National Forest. The geography is deeply tied to the local drainages, including Flint Creek and Black Branch, which influenced the placement of early road networks and family-named landmarks.