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1961 Map of Bayland

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Bayland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

Silver Creek and the Yazoo River wind through this early 1960s landscape, which is marked by a complex network of bayous and landings. The town of Louise serves as a local hub near the Illinois Central railroad, while smaller settlements like Bayland and Holly Bluff anchor the agricultural interior. The presence of numerous family-named burial grounds, such as Huddleston Cem and Kettleman Cem, alongside educational landmarks like the Humphreys Co Training School and Bataille Sch, provides a detailed view of the community's social structure before modern consolidation.

Flood control infrastructure is prominent, with numerous levees and the Reservoir managing the waters of the Big Sunflower River and Panther Creek. Ancient history is also visible on the land, evidenced by Indian Mounds located near Campbellville. From the river landings like Mabin Ldg to the many country churches including Holy City Ch and New Zion Ch, the map documents a Delta region defined by its relationship to the water.