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1969 Map of Charleston

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Charleston
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The Mississippi River defines the northern and eastern boundaries of this landscape, its shifting course marked by Sliding Towhead and Browns Bar. The town of Charleston serves as the regional hub, organized around the Missouri Pacific Railroad and a network of schools including St Henrys Sch and Lincoln Sch. The surrounding lowlands are crisscrossed by an extensive Levee system and several drainage features like Big Lake and Stevenson Bayou, which reflect the region's historical efforts to manage the river's floodplain.

Local genealogy and social history are anchored by several country churches and cemeteries, such as the Texas Bend Cem and Bethlehem Ch. Distinctive landmarks like O'Rourkes Blue Hole and an Indian Mound near the bayou indicate a deep history of human interaction with this fluvial environment. The southern portion of the map includes the northern reach of the New Madrid Floodway, highlighting the area's critical role in regional water management.