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1961 Map of Crosby

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Crosby
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

The Homochitto River carves a winding path through the Homochitto National Forest, defining the boundaries and industrial character of this Southwest Mississippi region. In the early 1960s, the landscape was a complex mosaic of timberlands, active petroleum extraction, and rural crossroads settlements. Significant oil operations such as the Locust Hill Oil Field, White Apple Oil Field, and Knoxville Oil Field are visible alongside the infrastructure of the Illinois Central railroad.

Genealogists and local historians will find a high density of family-named landmarks and cemeteries, including Homer Hill Cem, McMillan Cem, and Aldridge Cem. The map documents the spatial relationship between older settlements like Knoxville and Garden City and the natural geography of the bayous, such as Pellucid Bayou and Siloam Bayou. Of particular interest is the Indian Mound located near the river and Mount Nebo Lake, pointing to the long history of human habitation in the area.