1938 Map of Edwards

About this map

Big Black River forms a winding natural boundary between Warren and Hinds counties, defining a landscape of oxbow lakes and dense creek networks. The rail-oriented economy of the mid-1930s is anchored by Edwards and the tracks of the Yazoo and Mississippi Valley railroad, which crosses the river near Smiths. This area is characterized by a high density of rural community centers, particularly a significant number of country schools and churches that served as the social backbone for farming families. Of particular note is Mt Beulah College, situated just west of Edwards. The topography reveals the complex drainage of Fourteenmile Creek and Bakers Creek, while family-named landmarks like Askew Pond and Armstrong Pond offer specific points of interest for genealogists tracing local landholdings in this part of Mississippi.