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Homochitto National Forest

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Governing body
  
U.S. Forest Service

Nearest city
  
Brookhaven

Area
  
776.3 kmĀ²

Established
  
July 20, 1936

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Location
  
Mississippi, United States

Website
  
National Forests in Mississippi

Management
  
United States Forest Service

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Homochitto National Forest is a U.S. National Forest in southwestern Mississippi comprising 191,839 acres (776.34 km2). In the mid-1930s, the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) began reforestation of the area and developing a system of roadways and recreational areas.

Contents

Map of Homochitto National Forest, Mississippi 39661, USA

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Geography

In descending order of land area the forest is located in parts of:

  • Franklin County,
  • Amite County,
  • Wilkinson County,
  • Adams County,
  • Jefferson County,
  • Lincoln County,
  • Copiah County
  • Headquarters

    The forest is headquartered in Jackson, Mississippi, as are all six National Forests in Mississippi. There are local ranger district offices located in Meadville.

    References

    Homochitto National Forest Wikipedia