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1939 Map of Crowder

Name: 1939 Topographic Map of Crowder
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1943
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1943

About this map

Crowder sits at the heart of a complex deltaic drainage system where the Tallahatchie River and Yocona River meet. This survey, conducted shortly before significant mid-century flood control alterations, shows the intricate network of bayous and lakes that defined life in Quitman and Panola counties. The presence of the Panola-Quitman Floodway and a notable Flood Gate at Crowder indicates the early engineering efforts to manage the volatile waters of the Yazoo Basin.

Social life in the rural landscape is anchored by numerous country schools and houses of worship, such as Springfield Sch, Independence Sch, and Shady Grove Ch. Farther south, the town of Charleston appears near the Miss Pwr & Lt Co 13 Kv line and the winding Tillatoba Creek. The map also preserves the location of the Quitman Co Hunting Club, reflecting the area's long-standing recreational heritage amidst its oxbow lakes and wetlands.