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1987 Map of Houston East

Name: 1987 Topographic Map of Houston East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

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Tombigbee National Forest dominates much of the eastern terrain in this part of Chickasaw County, providing a landscape punctuated by landmarks like Witch Dance Hill and the Witch Dance Picnic Area. To the southwest, the town of Houston serves as a regional hub, featuring the Chickasaw Co Coliseum, a Golf Course, and a Drive-in Theater. The map also captures the archaeological significance of the region at Bynum Mounds, located near the Natchez Trace Parkway.

Rural life is marked by numerous family cemeteries and small churches such as Bethlehem Ch and Norton Springs Ch. Transportation patterns are visible through the old railroad grade that passes near Van Vleet and Parkersburg. Waterways like Soctahoma Creek and Houlka Creek drain the lowlands, while specialized sites like Camp Tik-a-Witha highlight the area's use for recreation and youth organizations.