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1964 Map of Clara

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Clara
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Clara forms the central hub of this Wayne County landscape, where the local community is anchored by the Clara Ch and surrounding rural residences. The terrain is defined by a dense network of waterways, including Big Creek, Maynor Creek, and Turkey Creek, which carve through the timberlands. Notable local family history is preserved at the Mills Cem and Pittman Cem, providing essential markers for genealogical research in this part of Mississippi.

The southern portion of the map transitions into the protected lands of the Desoto National Forest and the Chickasaw Hay State Wildlife Management Area. These areas, combined with industrial features like the Gravel Pit, illustrate the regional reliance on both natural resource management and extraction. The detailed drainage patterns of Hathorn Branch and Crawford Creek reveal the complex topography that has shaped the area's development from the mid-20th century through the early 1980s.