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1974 Map of Collins

Name: 1974 Topographic Map of Collins
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

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The Illinois Central Gulf railroad serves as the industrial spine for this portion of Mississippi, running southeast through Ora and Collins before continuing toward Kola. In the mid-1970s, the landscape around the city of Collins shows a significant energy and transport infrastructure, including a prominent Tank Farm and Pumping Station linked to regional pipelines. This industrial presence contrasts with the older community landmarks, such as the Covington Lookout Tower and a series of rural congregations including Jones Chapel and Salem Ch.

The terrain is defined by the winding course of Okatoma Creek, which is fed by numerous family-named tributaries like Blakely Creek and Shelby Creek. These waterways and their adjacent ridges host several burial grounds, including the Blakely Creek Cem and Ora Cem, providing essential geographic anchors for those researching local family lineages. Residential growth is evident near Robertson Park, while the city's civic life is centered around institutions like the Jr High Sch and the City Cem.