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1971 Map of Brownsville

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Brownsville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Brownsville and its surrounding countryside in Hinds County are documented here as they appeared in the early 1970s. This agricultural and wooded landscape is defined by the winding course of Bogue Falia and Cox Creek, with several small water bodies like White Lake and Williams Lake dotting the terrain. The map highlights a network of rural roads such as Northside Drive and Orange Road that connect scattered family farms and community centers.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant value in the distribution of community landmarks, particularly the numerous country churches and burial grounds. Locations like Hill of Zion Ch, Mt Olive Ch, and Wells Grove Ch serve as focal points for the rural population. Notable family name associations are preserved through features like Slay Cem and Abernathy Cem, while the Brownsville Lookout Tower stands as a prominent navigational and utility landmark overlooking the Hinds and Madison county line.