1966 Map of Beans Ferry

About this map

The Tombigbee River winds through this mid-1960s landscape, flanked by numerous small settlements and family landmarks in Itawamba County. Near the crossing at Beans Ferry, the terrain is defined by a dense network of watercourses, including Reeds Creek and Mantachie Creek. The map documents a rural society anchored by local institutions, such as Big Oak Ch and Hopewell Ch, alongside several family burying grounds like Bean Cem and Wiygul Cem. The presence of the Mantachie Lookout Tower and a Drive-in Theater near Fulton highlights the era's infrastructure and community gathering points. This survey captures the region just before significant changes to the river system, preserving the original channel and the scattered communities of Abney, Van Buren, and Cardsville along its banks.