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1961 Map of Bolivar East

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Bolivar East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

The Hatchie River dominates this portion of Hardeman County, winding through the expansive Hatchie Bottom just north of the county seat at Bolivar. The 1961 topography reveals a landscape defined by its waterways and wetlands, including Jack Pond, Otter Pond, and the horseshoe-shaped meanders of the river. To the northeast, Chickasaw State Forest Park provides a distinct contrast with its wooded ridges and Lake Lajoie.

Smaller settlements like Toone and Shandy serve as focal points for local history, connected by a network of rural routes such as Bolivar Cloverport Road and Naylor Road. Genealogists will find numerous family-named landmarks and burial sites, including Toone Cem, Overton Cem, and Bradford Cem. The presence of several rural churches, such as Mount Zion Ch and Cumberland Ch, reflects the social fabric of these communities during the mid-twentieth century.