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1983 Map of Brooklyn

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

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Brooklyn sits as the central hub of this South Mississippi landscape, where the Illinois Central Gulf railroad parallels the winding course of Black Creek. The map documents a rural community deeply integrated with the De Soto National Forest, showing a network of small settlements like Rosine, Currie, and Dixie. The presence of the Forrest County Agricultural Sch near the center of the sheet highlights the region's historical focus on vocational education and land management.

Genealogists will find significant value in the documentation of several family-named landmarks and resting places, including Anderson Cem, Granny Bounds Cem, and Pleasant Hill Cem. The southern portion of the quadrangle is defined by the Maxie Gas Field, indicating the importance of energy extraction alongside the traditional timber and agricultural economy. Numerous water bodies like Ashe Lake and Lake Janney are interspersed among the dense forest and creek branches.