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1950 Map of Corinth

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Corinth
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1952
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1952

About this map

The rail-driven hub of Corinth serves as the focal point of this 1950s survey, where the Gulf Mobile and Ohio, Illinois Central, and Southern railroads converge. This strategic intersection, vital during the Civil War, remains a dense network of industry and settlement, featuring the National Cemetery and the Corinth Airport. Surrounding the city, the landscape transition is marked by the engineered Tuscumbia Canal and the natural winding of the Hatchie River, providing a clear look at the region's complex water management.

Rural life in Alcorn Co is documented through dozens of community landmarks, from schools like Sumner Sch and Union Sch to family-named terrain like Bragg Mtn and Rogers Hill. Small settlements such as Kossuth, Biggersville, and Rienzi anchor the countryside, connected by early highway systems. The mapping of numerous country churches, including Wesley Chapel and Shady Grove Ch, alongside scattered Gravel Pits, offers researchers a detailed view of the mid-century Alcorn County economy and social fabric.