1970 Map of Boligee

About this map

Tombigbee River meanders sharply through the landscape, defining the western border between Sumter and Greene counties with dramatic features like Swilleys Bend. The area shows a rural settlement pattern deeply connected to the river and rail lines, anchored by the community of Boligee and smaller hamlets such as Lizzieville and Crawford Fork. Genealogists will find a high density of family and community landmarks, including Morning Star Ch, St Paula Ch, and several cemeteries such as Kirksey Cem and Morgan Cem. The industrial and educational infrastructure of the period is evident in the presence of the County Training School, the St Louis-San Francisco railroad grade, and active Gravel Pits. The low-lying terrain is marked by significant wetlands, most notably Cypress Swamp, which borders the primary river channel.