1940 Map of Cleveland
USGS Topo · Published 1946About this map
Cleveland and Ruleville anchor this delta landscape during a period of extensive flood control work under the 1940 Flood Control Act. The region is defined by a dense network of waterways like the Sunflower River, Roundaway Bayou, and Jones Bayou, which dictated the layout of early Mississippi plantations and subsequent town sites. This survey reveals a high density of rural institutions, including the Doddsville Industrial Institute and numerous church-school pairings such as New Salem Sch and Roundaway Sch, highlighting the importance of localized education and faith in Bolivar and Sunflower counties.
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