1943 Map of Denmark

About this map

Holly Springs National Forest dominates the rolling landscape of eastern Lafayette County during the early 1940s, providing a look at North Mississippi just before post-war changes. The settlement of Denmark serves as a local hub, distinguished by the Denmark Firetower and the nearby Denmark Sch. This survey captures a rural network of community life centered on numerous country schools and churches, such as Philadelphia Sch, Bethel Ch, and New York Sch. The hydrology of the region is defined by the Yocona River in the south and the winding Cypress Creek to the east. For genealogists, the map is a dense resource, locating several family-named landmarks and resting places including Jefferson Cem and Shiloh Cem, alongside small settlements like Keel and Altus.