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1957 Map of Greenwood

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Greenwood
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

Greenwood anchors the confluence of the Yazoo River and the Yalobusha River in this 1957 survey by the Mississippi River Commission. The landscape is defined by the intricate hydrology of the Delta, where oxbow lakes like Sorghum Mill Lake and McIntyre Lake trace former river paths through Leflore County. The Illinois Central railroad lines serve as the spine of the region, connecting smaller agricultural stations and settlements such as Money, Ruby Sta, and Avalon.

Genealogists will find a wealth of specific local landmarks, from the Glen Burr Race Track to numerous rural sanctuaries and burial grounds including Little Zion Ch & Cem, Salem Ch & Cem, and Evergreen Ch. This survey illustrates the transition from river-dependent trade to a rail-and-road economy, documenting the placement of Tippo Bayou and Blackhawk Bayou against the growing footprint of the county seat near Grenada Junction.