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1914 Map of Iuka

Name: 1914 Topographic Map of Iuka
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1914
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1914

About this map

Iuka serves as the focal point of this region where Mississippi, Alabama, and Tennessee converge, situated at the junction of the Southern railroad and the local roads leading to Lake Como. The Tennessee River dominates the northern landscape, marked by a succession of riverfront landings such as Iuka Landing, Evans Landing, and Shellbank Landing, reflecting a bustling river-based economy before modern navigation changes.

Rural life is deeply documented through numerous neighborhood institutions like Scrabble Hill School, Salem Church, and Beavers Mill. The geography is defined by the winding course of Bear Creek and its many crossings, including Fishtrap Ford and the Free Bridge. In the northeast, the river widens at the Colbert Shoals near Waterloo, Alabama, illustrating the natural obstacles that once dictated the placement of settlements like Riverton and Eastport along the state boundaries.