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1924 Map of Alto Pass

Name: 1924 Topographic Map of Alto Pass
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1924
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1924

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The Mississippi River and its intricate network of bayous and ditches define this 1920s landscape along the Jackson and Union county line. The western bottomlands, marked by the Big Muddy River and Worthen Bayou, contrast sharply with the elevated terrain of the eastern ridges. This era shows a densely settled rural society where small community centers like Gorham and Grand Tower anchor a lattice of country schools such as Shoal Creek and Miller School.

Transit is a dominant theme, with the Illinois Central and Missouri Pacific lines carving through the valley while the Mobile and Ohio serves the higher ground near Alto Pass. Cultural landmarks include the County Farm near the northern border and historic river crossings like Kings Ferry and Rattle Snake Ferry, reflecting an economy still closely tied to both the rails and the river's shifting channels.