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1965 Map of Eastabuchie

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Eastabuchie
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

The Leaf River carves a winding course through this mid-1960s landscape, marking the boundary between Jones and Forrest counties. The settlement of Eastabuchie sits centrally along the Southern railroad line, while the Illinois Central serves the western corridor near Rawls Springs. This era shows a community in transition, evidenced by the presence of a Drag Strip north of the Mineral Creek junction and several radio facilities, including the WDAM-TV Radio Tower.

Family history is well-preserved through numerous small burial grounds and rural congregations. Researchers can locate the Heidelberg Cem and Kelly Cem near the river bluffs, while Eatonville and Leeville remain anchored by landmarks like the Old Leeville Cem and Mary Magdalene Ch. The map also captures the local industrial footprint through several Sandpits scattered across the pine-heavy terrain.