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1983 Map of Asa

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Asa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

The Little Tallahatchie River meanders across this landscape, defining a region where water management and agriculture are inextricably linked. The massive Panola Quitman Floodway cuts a straight path through the territory, a stark engineered contrast to the winding natural channels of Beech Bayou and Rayburn Bayou. This 1983 survey captures the rural character of Panola County, where small communities like Chapeltown and Asa serve as local hubs.

Evidence of early territorial history is preserved in the Old Indian Treaty Boundary line running through the southern section. Social and educational life is anchored by a network of rural institutions, including West Panola Academy and numerous country churches such as Mt Evia Ch and Second Concord Ch. The presence of the Birdsong Landing Strip and a Pumping Station reflects the specialized infrastructure required for this low-lying river bottom region.