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1972 Map of Bovina

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Bovina
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

The winding Big Black River serves as the prominent natural boundary between Warren and Hinds Counties, defining a landscape of oxbow lakes and bottomlands. Significant water bodies such as Horseshoe Lake, Gin Lake, and Tent Lake mark the former path of the river, while Fourteenmile Creek and Belches Bayou drain the eastern lowlands. This era of the early 1970s shows a rural landscape anchored by small community centers and country churches, including Mt Hebron Ch, Morning Star Ch, and Bethlehem Ch.

Transportation and industry are concentrated near Bovina, where the Illinois Central Gulf railroad parallels the highway. Of particular historical interest is the site of Mt Beulah College (Abandoned) in the eastern portion of the quadrangle. The map also documents numerous local landmarks like Tomcat Island and multiple Gravel Pits, providing a detailed look at the land use and social geography of the region during this period.