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1963 Map of Big Black

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Big Black
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

The Big Black River meanders sharply along the border of Warren and Claiborne counties, creating a complex landscape of oxbow lakes and alluvial bottomlands. This 1960s environment is defined by its water-carved geography, featuring named water bodies such as Congo Lake, Regan Lake, and Baker Lake. The land is dotted with small country churches that served rural communities, including Antioch Ch, Rose Hill Ch, and Second Union Ch.

Evidence of the region's long history is noted by the Indian Treaty Boundary running through the northeastern sector and the modern route of the Natchez Trace Parkway in the southeast. Cultural features such as Fishers Bridge and various Gravel Pits indicate the local infrastructure and industry supporting the settlement of Big Black. The intricate network of creeks like Redbone Creek and Hamer Bayou emphasizes the drainage patterns typical of this Mississippi riverine system.