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1989 Map of Canton

Name: 1989 Topographic Map of Canton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

Canton serves as the focal point of this Mississippi landscape, revealing a well-established infrastructure of schools and civic institutions. Educational history is particularly prominent, with sites ranging from the Canton Academy and Canton High Sch to the legacy of the Old Madison Ch and Sch further west. The surrounding countryside is dotted with small rural communities like Ballard, Sloan, and Deerfield, each anchored by local landmarks such as Harvey Chapel and Buckhorn Ch.

The terrain is defined by the winding paths of Batchelar Creek and Bear Creek, which weave through a network of smaller settlements and agricultural lands. To the south, the community of Gluckstadt appears near Patton Lake, while several church-affiliated cemeteries, including Mt Able Cem and New Mt Zion Cem, provide vital touchpoints for genealogical research. The presence of several Sewage Disposal Ponds and a Landing Strip reflects the utility-driven growth of Madison County during the late 20th century.