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1967 Map of Auter

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Auter
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

The Sunflower River and the Illinois Central railroad define the agricultural landscape of this Mississippi Delta region, where the borders of Humphreys, Washington, and Sharkey counties converge. The map documents a complex system of drainage ditches and bayous, including Beasley Bayou and Murphy Bayou, which support the intensive cultivation of the bottomlands. Numerous landings along the river, such as Story Ldg and Panther Bend Ldg, reflect a transition from water-based transport to rail and road networks.

Small communities and rural centers like Midnight, Silver City, and Bellewood serve as anchors for the surrounding farmsteads. Local social life is evidenced by numerous country churches, including Zion Travelers Ch and Daybreak Chapel, along with the River Oak Sch. Historical engineering is visible at the Lock & Dam No. 1 (Abandoned) on the river, marking an era of attempted navigation improvements in the Delta.