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1966 Map of Bissell

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Bissell
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

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The Natchez Trace Parkway bisects this landscape, running northeast toward the Tupelo corporate boundary through a region defined by its numerous rural congregations and family burial grounds. Settled communities like Palmetto and Furrs anchor a network of local roads that connect historic landmarks such as Woodland Sch and the Zion Ch. The topography is shaped by the drainage patterns of Chiwapa Creek and its many tributaries, including Reeds Branch and Gormans Branch.

Genealogists will find significant detail in the distribution of cemeteries, ranging from the Big Hill Ch Cem in the north to Pontocola Cem in the south. The transition from the rural outskirts of Bissell to the more developed edges of the county seat reflects a period of mid-century growth, while interior sites like the Gaging Station on Coonewah Creek highlight the ongoing management of the area's vital water resources.