1939 Map of Greenville

About this map

Greenville sits at a strategic bend where the St Francis River flows south, serving as a hub for Wayne County during the 1930s. The landscape is defined by the winding paths of Lost Creek and Cedar Creek, with rural life organized around dozens of small community anchors like Holmes Chapel Sch and Wesley Chapel. The presence of a CCC Camp in the western hills reflects the era's federal investment in conservation and labor. Further east, the terrain around Lowndes and Burbank is marked by intricate drainage systems such as Roach Branch and Goose Creek. Significant local history is preserved in the naming of family-related landmarks, including Bounds Cem and Childers Hill, which provide a detailed account of the settlement patterns and local lineage before the mid-century evolution of the river basin.