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1955 Map of Clayton

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Clayton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

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The Mississippi River defines the western edge of this landscape, its path marked by deep meanders like Mhoon Bend and the oxbow waters of Old River Lake. The terrain is a network of bayous and lakes, including Beaverdam Lake and Flower Lake, reflecting the hydrological complexity of the Delta before modern flood control efforts reached their contemporary peak. The Illinois Central railroad runs north-to-south, anchoring the primary settlements of Tunica and Hollywood, which serve as the commercial hubs for this agricultural region.

Genealogists and local historians will find an exceptional density of rural community markers, particularly churches and schools often co-located, such as Millers Union Ch & Sch and New Hope Ch Sch & Cem. Significant landmarks like the Tunica Co Hospital and the Masonic Hall appear alongside industrial sites like the Gerlach Mill near the Coldwater River, providing a window into the mid-century social and economic fabric of the area.