1957 Map of Greenwood

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The Tallahatchie River and Yalobusha River converge here to form the Yazoo River, creating a landscape defined by intricate waterways and oxbow lakes like Six Mile Lake and McIntyre Lake. This mid-century environment is densely populated with small rural communities and tenant-farming infrastructure, anchored by the city of Greenwood and the hub at Money. The density of country churches and cemeteries, such as Sweet Home Ch & Cem and Cypress Grove Ch & Cem, reveals the deeply rooted social fabric of the Mississippi Delta. The Illinois Central Railroad serves as the primary artery for the region's agricultural economy, connecting outposts like Leflore and Avalon. Notable landmarks from this era include the Glen Burr Race Track Sch and various plantations like Wildwood, reflecting the local economy and social life before widespread mechanization changed the rural landscape.