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1972 Map of Edwards

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Edwards
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

The town of Edwards sits at the western edge of this 1972 survey, centered on a landscape defined by its deep historical and religious footprint. The topography is dominated by the ridges of Champion Hill, a location of immense significance for those tracing regional civil war history or family genealogy. The Illinois Central railroad cuts through the center of the sheet, reflecting the area's continued reliance on rail infrastructure for the transport of local goods, while the Natchez Trace Parkway skirts the southern border, marking the modern evolution of an ancient travel corridor.

Rural community life is anchored by a dense network of country churches and burial grounds. From Ratliff Chapel Ch in the north to Galilee Ch in the south, these sites indicate the dispersed settlement patterns of Hinds County. Notable local landmarks such as Lake Adanac and the winding course of Bakers Creek provide a clear view of the drainage systems that shaped early landholdings and farm placement.