1932 Map of Epes

About this map

Livingston serves as a primary hub in this early 1930s landscape, situated at the junction of the Southern Railway and multiple state highways. The terrain is defined by the winding course of the Tombigbee River and the Sucanoochee River, which dictate the placement of early infrastructure like the Hillman Ferry. The map documents a rural society organized around small schoolhouses and churches, such as Ezell Sch, Wesley Chapel, and the Industrial School. This era precedes the major inland waterway developments, showing the river in its natural, meandering state before significant canalization. The distribution of these landmarks, including Jones Bluff and McAlpin Bend, provides a detailed record of the geography and social structure of Sumter and Greene counties during this period.