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1979 Map of Dykes

Name: 1979 Topographic Map of Dykes
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

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Buck Creek carves a winding path through this corner of Pulaski County, defining a landscape where small settlements and rural homesteads follow the high ridges. The eastern portion of the sheet is dominated by the Daniel Boone National Forest, a territory marked by deep drainages like Whetstone Creek and the unusual geological feature known as The Sinks. Smaller communities such as Poplarville and Dykes serve as focal points for local life, while Mount Victory sits on the southern high ground near the forest boundary.

Genealogists will find a wealth of specific landmarks, including numerous family-linked cemeteries like Pine Thicket Cem, Bent Cem, and Woodall Cem. The cultural fabric of the late 1970s is further evidenced by several country churches, including New Hope Ch, Randall Chapel, and Wesley Chapel. The terrain reflects a mix of traditional agriculture and industry, with several active and former Mines and Strip Mines located on the ridges above Mason Hollow and Whetstone Creek.