1957 Map of Greenwood

About this map

Greenwood serves as the focal point of this Delta landscape, situated at the confluence where the Tallahatchie River and Valobusha River join to form the Yazoo River. The map illustrates a complex network of oxbow lakes and bayous, including Six Mile Lake and Tippo Bayou, which reflect the hydrologic character of the alluvial plain. Significant rail infrastructure is present, with the Illinois Central Railroad and the Columbus and Greenville Railway intersecting at Grenada Junction. Small agricultural communities and family-named landmarks are scattered throughout, such as Whaley, Avalon, and Money. Local history is preserved through numerous rural institutions, from the Glen Burr Race Track Sch to spiritual centers like St Mark Ch & Cem and Cypress Grove Ch & Cem, providing a detailed look at the social geography of Leflore County in the mid-1950s.