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1953 Map of Iuka

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Iuka
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

Iuka sits at the heart of this Tishomingo County landscape, serving as a hub for the Southern railroad and the Southern Highway. The town is famously associated with the mineral waters found at Mineral Springs Park, a focal point of local activity during the mid-20th century. To the southwest, Woodall Mtn rises as a prominent topographical feature, while the John M Stone Memorial Marker stands as a specific point of local heritage.

The surrounding countryside is densely populated with small community institutions, including the Rocky Spring Church, New Prospect Church, and Mt Moriah Ch. Educational landmarks such as the Pleasant Hill School and Snowdown Sch are scattered across the terrain, which is dissected by numerous waterways like Cripple Deer Creek and Pennywinkle Creek. Local family history is preserved in sites like Toenail Cem and the Shady Grove Cem, reflecting the deep-rooted settlement patterns of this Mississippi region.