1963 Map of Carlisle

About this map

The Natchez Trace Parkway bisects the wooded hills and creek bottoms of Claiborne County in the early 1960s, following a historic travel corridor between the Big Black River and Bayou Pierre. The settlement of Rocky Springs stands as a focal point in the northern section, while the southern landscape is defined by the Illinois Central railroad corridor passing through Carlisle. This survey details a rural Mississippi environment where community life centered on locations like Midway Ch, Bethel Green Ch, and St Lukes Ch. The topography reveals the intricate drainage of Little Sand Creek and Booths Creek, punctuated by industrial activity such as several Gravel Pits and an Oil Well. Family history is anchored by the Flowers Cem and Templeton Cem, providing valuable touchpoints for genealogical research in this river-bound region.