1939 Map of Clayton

About this map

Tunica and its neighboring delta settlements sit within a complex network of levees and bayous during this late 1930s era. The landscape is defined by the shifting course of the Mississippi River, with prominent bends like Mhoon Bend and Fox Island Bend shaping the local geography. This survey highlights the dense social fabric of the Mississippi Delta, specifically the numerous combined church, school, and cemetery sites that served rural communities, such as Rising Sun Ch Sch & Cem and Oak Grove Ch Sch & Cem. To the south, the Coldwater River and Gerlach Mill anchor the lower portion of the sheet near Dundee. The presence of the Masonic Hall and specialized educational institutions like the Reed Normal Sch reflect the organized civic life of the period, while the intricate system of revetments and retards illustrates ongoing efforts to manage the river's path.