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1965 Map of Eastabuchie

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Eastabuchie
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

The Leaf River meanders southward through this landscape, marking the boundary between Jones and Forrest counties. The settlement of Eastabuchie serves as a central point along the Southern railroad, while the broader area is characterized by a network of rural communities including Eatonville, Moselle, and Leeville. The terrain is defined by the convergence of several waterways, including Shelton Creek, Thomas Creek, and the Bowie River near Rawls Springs in the southwest corner.

Genealogists will find a high density of family-named landmarks and resting places, such as Knight Cem, Edmonson Cem, and Heidelberg Cem. The mid-20th-century modernization of the region is evident in the presence of the Pine Belt Regional Airport and the Drag Strip south of Eatonville. Numerous country churches, including New Zion Ch and Mary Magdalene Ch, anchor the small crossroads that dot the river valley.