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1950 Map of Burnsville

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Burnsville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The railroad settlement of Burnsville serves as the focal point of this northeast Mississippi landscape, where the Southern and Illinois Central rail lines converge. The surrounding terrain in Tishomingo Co and Alcorn Co is defined by a sophisticated water management system, including the Yellow Creek Drainage Canal and Coke Drainage Canal, which were engineered to regulate the low-lying areas. This 1950s-era geography reflects a deeply rooted rural community, marked by numerous local landmarks such as Lambert Chapel School and Antioch Ch.

Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of family-named sites and cemeteries, ranging from Whitehurst Cem in the north to the Rowland Mill Ch Cems in the south. The presence of specialized rail infrastructure like Hazard Switch, Coke Spur, and Walker Siding highlights the mid-century industrial connectivity of the region. Distinctive terrain features, such as Turnpike Hill and the winding McNutt Branch, provide a clear picture of the natural topography before later developmental shifts.