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1964 Map of Buckatunna

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Buckatunna
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

The Chickasawhay River and Gulf Mobile and Ohio railroad corridor define the settlement patterns of this Wayne County landscape. In the mid-1960s, the community of Buckatunna served as a local hub, featuring the Buckatunna Sch and a cluster of nearby spiritual centers including Sweet Pilgrim Ch and Philadelphia Ch. Smaller settlements like Winchester, Chicora, and Battles dot the rail line, reflecting the importance of the railroad to the regional economy.

Away from the rail line, the terrain is shaped by numerous watercourses such as Patriek Creek and Beaver Creek. The map records several family-named landmarks and rural institutions, including New Light Ch, Mt Zion Ch, and the Mills Cem, which provide valuable points of reference for genealogists. The presence of a Landing Strip and various Gravel Pit locations indicates the mix of agricultural and industrial activity in the area during this era.