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1910 Map of Jonestown

Name: 1910 Topographic Map of Jonestown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1910
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1910

About this map

Jonestown serves as the focal point for this 1908 survey, situated at the intersection of a intricate hydrological landscape and the vital Yazoo and Mississippi Valley RR. The terrain is dominated by the serpentine remnants of old river courses, manifesting as oxbows and swampy depressions known locally as brakes. Significant water features like Swan Lake, Alcorn Brake, and Hull Brake illustrate the shifting nature of the Delta's geography before modern drainage fully reshaped the region.

Rural life in the early twentieth century is marked by the presence of Hopewell Church, Jones Chapel, and Macedonia Church, providing anchor points for genealogists tracking local families. Smaller settlements like Matagorda, Iris, and Eagles Nest are shown alongside the Coldwater River, while an Artesian Well south of town indicates the importance of reliable water sources for both agriculture and residence during this era.