1955 Map of Coffeeville

About this map

The Illinois Central railroad corridor anchors this mid-century survey of North Mississippi, passing through Coffeeville and near the rail junction at Bruce Jct. This era is defined by the transformation of the landscape under the Flood Control Act, most notably the rising waters of the Grenada Reservoir along the Yalobusha River and Skuna River. The map reveals a densely settled rural landscape where life centered on small communities like Gore Springs and Spearman, alongside dozens of family-named landmarks such as Arimount Cem and Jones Sch. Notable historical features include an Indian Mound near the river and the specialized boundaries of the Miss State Game & Fish Comm and Calhoun Co Refuge. The network of country roads remains tied to traditional river points, including Gums Crossing and Graysport Crossing, which provided vital transit before the reservoir's full expansion.