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1964 Map of Durant

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Durant
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

The Illinois Central Railroad serves as a vital corridor through this portion of the Magnolia State, anchoring the town of Durant and the smaller community of Sallis. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Big Black River, which forms the boundary between Holmes Co and Attala Co. This mid-century survey illustrates a rural social geography centered around family and community landmarks, particularly churches and their associated burial grounds.

Researchers will find numerous specific sites such as Macedonia Ch, Second Pilgrim Rest Ch, and the Barlow Cem scattered across the undulating terrain. Tributaries like Indian Creek, Apookta Creek, and Long Creek drain the region, supporting small lakes including Spring Lake and Jack Lake. The distribution of institutions like Long Creek Sch and various labeled cemeteries provides a clear view of the settlement patterns established long before the 1960s photogrammetric updates.