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1972 Map of Bovina

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Bovina
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Big Black River meanders sharply along the border of Warren and Hinds Counties, defining a landscape of oxbows and swampy lowlands. The winding watercourse creates several distinct water bodies, including Horseshoe Lake, Gibbs Lake, and the aptly named Little Horseshoe Lake. Higher ground is marked by small rural settlements and religious centers such as Bovina and Smiths. The map records an interesting point of institutional history with the site of the Mt Beulah College (Abandoned) near the eastern edge.

Transportation is anchored by the Illinois Central Gulf railroad, which parallels the river's path. This corridor served as a lifeline for small agricultural communities, connecting family-named landmarks like Montgomery Cem and Askew Pond to the wider region. The prevalence of country churches, including Morning Star Ch and Bethlehem Ch, suggests a deeply rooted community structure established along the ridges overlooking the river bottoms.