2012 Map of Wilkinson

About this map

Saukum and the surrounding timberlands of Wilkinson County define this landscape during the early 21st century. The local economy is visibly shaped by the timber and petroleum industries, anchored by the Fred Netterville Lumber Company/Wilkinson Community Airport and the Netterville Landing Strip. The map reveals a dense network of active extraction sites, including the Saukum Oil Field and the North Mud Creek Oil Field, interspersed between the drainages of the Buffalo River and the Little Buffalo River. Genealogists will find a wealth of family-named landmarks and burial sites throughout the territory, such as Whetstone Cem, McCrain Cem, and Shropshire Cem. These small cemeteries are tucked away off routes like Whites School Rd and Sam Leake Rd, marking the generational footprint of rural Mississippi families. The terrain transitions from the heights of Greenwood Hill down to the creek bottoms of Silver Cr and Willis Br.