1944 Map of Hernando

About this map

The Coldwater River meanders across this landscape south of the Tennessee Mississippi state line, captured here during a period of significant hydraulic transition. The lower reaches of the map show the Arkabutla Reservoir at its flood and normal pool stages, a major mid-century flood control project that altered the local topography. This rural territory is anchored by Hernando and Olive Branch, with the landscape between them densely dotted with family-named landmarks and community hubs such as Ingrams Mill and Stonewall.