The Tombigbee River snakes along the boundary between Sumter and Greene Counties, defining the northern landscape with features like Buzzard Roost Bluff and the river deposits at Cold Springs Bar. This 2014 survey documents the enduring rural structure of the region, where historical navigation points like Old Bluffport and Bluff Port Bar contrast with inland settlements such as Brewersville and Zion Hill. The map is particularly useful for genealogical research, identifying numerous family and community burial grounds including Saint Matthew Cem, Phares Cem, and Nebo Cem. Numerous creeks and branches, including Coatopa Cr and Mill Creek, drain the undulating terrain, while modern landmarks like Katherine Allison Lake and several residential developments near Moore Town show the area's contemporary evolution alongside its traditional agricultural and river-based roots.
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1929 · Epes
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1932 · Epes
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1947 · Forkland
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1948 · Mc Dowell
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1949 · Mc Dowell
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1949 · Forkland
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1953 · Montgomery
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1953 · Meridian
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Montgomery
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · Meridian
USGS Topo · 1:250,000