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1914 Map of Iuka

Name: 1914 Topographic Map of Iuka
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1927
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1927

About this map

Iuka serves as the focal point of this tri-state survey, situated where the Southern railroad cuts across the Tennessee Hills. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Tennessee River and its numerous tributaries, including Bear Creek and Yellow Creek. This era of river travel is documented through a dense network of landings like Evans Landing and Shellbank Landing, which provided vital shipping points for local cotton and timber before modern bridge infrastructure dominated the region.

Rural life is mapped through a high concentration of community centers such as Salem Church and Poplar Springs School, alongside industrial landmarks like Beavers Mill. The topography is particularly detailed around the confluence of the river and Bear Creek, showing the old crossing at Fishtrap Ford and the settlement of Eastport. This record reflects the borderlands of Mississippi, Alabama, and Tennessee as they appeared in the early 20th century, before the river was altered by major hydroelectric developments.