1949 Map of Wiggins

About this map

Wiggins serves as the central hub of this South Mississippi landscape, where the Illinois Central railroad dictates the orientation of town life and commerce. The surrounding terrain is defined by the extensive reaches of the De Soto National Forest, marked by an intricate network of waterways including Red Creek, Black Creek, and Ten Mile Creek. The map documents a rural community structure centered on local institutions like the Rosenwall Sch, Vocational High Sch, and the Maxie Fire Tower, which overlooks the piney woods.