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Tombigbee National Forest – Image Gallery

Boardwalk across upper end of Choctaw Lake provides close-up opportunities to view wildflowers in Tombigbee National Forest.
Choctaw Lake in Tombigbee National Forest, Mississippi.
A dead Pine Warbler Setophaga pinus in Tombigbee National Forest, Mississippi.
A dry stream along the Witch Dance Horse Trail in Tombigbee National Forest, Mississippi
Relief shown by hachures. Title from panel. "Chickasaw and Choctaw meridians." "Forest Service map." Includes 2 location maps, 2 index maps, index to recreation sites, 2 ancillary maps of Yalobusha unit and Trace Unit. "Recreation guide R8-RG 269." Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image.
An unidentified mushroom with a spider on it in Tombigbee National Forest, Mississippi.
An unidentified mushroom in Tombigbee National Forest, Mississippi.
Scale 1:126,720; 1/2ʺ = 1 mile. Relief shown by spot heights. "Polyconic projection." "Choctaw meridian." "Forest Service map class A." Includes location map and "Source diagram." Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. AACR2
"Field checked 1982. Land status current as of July 1983." "Constructed from 7 1/2ʹ Forest Service quadrangles at Southern Region, Atlanta, Ga." "Choctaw meridian." Includes tables of recreation sites, location map, and index maps. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image.
Scale 1:126,720; 1/2ʺ = 1 mile. "Polyconic projection, 1927 North American datum." "Choctaw meridian." Insets: Source diagram.--Key map. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image.


Tombigbee National Forest

The Tombigbee National Forest in Mississippi is a scenic woodland area offering opportunities for hiking, camping, and wildlife viewing. - National Forest Official Website

Details

Tombigbee National Forest

The Tombigbee National Forest is located in northeastern Mississippi, covering over 67,000 acres of land. The forest is managed by the U.S. Forest Service and offers a variety of recreational opportunities for visitors to enjoy.

Features:

  • Primitive camping areas
  • Hiking trails
  • Picnic areas
  • Fishing and boating opportunities
  • Wildlife viewing

Ecological Significance:

The Tombigbee National Forest is home to a diverse range of plant and animal species, including pine forests, hardwoods, and wetlands. The forest provides important habitat for wildlife such as white-tailed deer, wild turkey, and various species of birds.

In addition, the forest plays a crucial role in watershed protection, helping to maintain water quality in the region. The streams and rivers that flow through the forest provide important habitat for aquatic species and support a variety of recreational activities such as fishing and boating.

Overall, the Tombigbee National Forest is a valuable natural resource that provides both ecological benefits and recreational opportunities for visitors to enjoy.



Tombigbee National Forest

Points of Interest

The most popular points of interest in Tombigbee National Forest include:

  • Choctaw Lake: A scenic lake located within the forest that offers fishing, boating, and picnicking opportunities.
  • Chickasawhay Ranger District: This district is known for its hiking trails, including the Black Creek Trail which offers stunning views of the forest.
  • Big Oak Trail: A popular hiking trail that winds through some of the oldest oak trees in the forest.
  • Coontail Creek: A great spot for birdwatching and wildlife viewing, with a variety of species to be seen.
  • Clear Springs Recreation Area: A campground and picnic area near a natural spring, perfect for a relaxing day outdoors.



Tombigbee National Forest – Images

Boardwalk across upper end of Choctaw Lake provides close-up opportunities to view wildflowers in Tombigbee National Forest.

Description: Boardwalk across upper end of Choctaw Lake provides close-up opportunities to view wildflowers in Tombigbee National Forest.

Image by U.S. Forest Service – Public domain – Wikimedia

Choctaw Lake in Tombigbee National Forest, Mississippi.

Description: Choctaw Lake in Tombigbee National Forest, Mississippi.

Image by Fredlyfish4 – CC BY-SA 4.0 – Wikimedia

A dead Pine Warbler Setophaga pinus in Tombigbee National Forest, Mississippi.

Description: A dead Pine Warbler Setophaga pinus in Tombigbee National Forest, Mississippi.

Image by Fredlyfish4 – CC BY-SA 4.0 – Wikimedia

A dry stream along the Witch Dance Horse Trail in Tombigbee National Forest, Mississippi

Description: A dry stream along the Witch Dance Horse Trail in Tombigbee National Forest, Mississippi

Image by Fredlyfish4 – CC BY-SA 4.0 – Wikimedia

Relief shown by hachures. Title from panel. "Chickasaw and Choctaw meridians." "Forest Service map." Includes 2 location maps, 2 index maps, index to recreation sites, 2 ancillary maps of Yalobusha unit and Trace Unit. "Recreation guide R8-RG 269." Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image.

Description: Relief shown by hachures. Title from panel. "Chickasaw and Choctaw meridians." "Forest Service map." Includes 2 location maps, 2 index maps, index to recreation sites, 2 ancillary maps of Yalobusha unit and Trace Unit. "Recreation guide R8-RG 269." Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image.

Image by United States. Forest Service. Southern Region – Public domain – Wikimedia

An unidentified mushroom with a spider on it in Tombigbee National Forest, Mississippi.

Description: An unidentified mushroom with a spider on it in Tombigbee National Forest, Mississippi.

Image by Fredlyfish4 – CC BY-SA 4.0 – Wikimedia

An unidentified mushroom in Tombigbee National Forest, Mississippi.

Description: An unidentified mushroom in Tombigbee National Forest, Mississippi.

Image by Fredlyfish4 – CC BY-SA 4.0 – Wikimedia

Scale 1:126,720; 1/2ʺ = 1 mile. Relief shown by spot heights. "Polyconic projection." "Choctaw meridian." "Forest Service map class A." Includes location map and "Source diagram." Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. AACR2

Description: Scale 1:126,720; 1/2ʺ = 1 mile. Relief shown by spot heights. "Polyconic projection." "Choctaw meridian." "Forest Service map class A." Includes location map and "Source diagram." Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. AACR2

Image by United States. Forest Service. Southern Region – Public domain – Wikimedia

"Field checked 1982. Land status current as of July 1983." "Constructed from 7 1/2ʹ Forest Service quadrangles at Southern Region, Atlanta, Ga." "Choctaw meridian." Includes tables of recreation sites, location map, and index maps. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image.

Description: "Field checked 1982. Land status current as of July 1983." "Constructed from 7 1/2ʹ Forest Service quadrangles at Southern Region, Atlanta, Ga." "Choctaw meridian." Includes tables of recreation sites, location map, and index maps. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image.

Image by United States. Forest Service. Southern Region – Public domain – Wikimedia

Scale 1:126,720; 1/2ʺ = 1 mile. "Polyconic projection, 1927 North American datum." "Choctaw meridian." Insets: Source diagram.--Key map. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image.

Description: Scale 1:126,720; 1/2ʺ = 1 mile. "Polyconic projection, 1927 North American datum." "Choctaw meridian." Insets: Source diagram.--Key map. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image.

Image by United States. Forest Service. Southern Region – Public domain – Wikimedia

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