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1960 Map of Caledonia

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Caledonia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The Tombigbee River and Buttahatchee River dominate this landscape, their winding courses defining county lines and shaping the settlement patterns of eastern Mississippi. This mid-century survey captures Columbus and the expansive Columbus Air Force Base during a period of significant regional growth. To the north, the small rural communities of New Hamilton and Hamilton are surrounded by a dense network of country churches like Valley Chapel and schools such as Sulphur Springs Sch, illustrating the dispersed agricultural life of the era.

Transportation is a central theme, with the St Louis San Francisco Railway and the Southern Railway intersecting the territory. The map records traditional river crossings like Waverly Ferry alongside more industrial features, including numerous Gravel Pits and the Honholl Mill near the Alabama state line. The presence of features like the Lookout Tower and Military Chapel reflect the combined influence of forestry management and the active military presence in the area.