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1965 Map of Kinlock

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Kinlock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Kinlock and its surrounding Delta landscape are defined by the meandering course of the Big Sunflower River, which creates a complex network of oxbows and backwaters. This 1960s environment is characterized by large-scale agricultural holdings, marked by several prominent estates including Woodburn Plantation, Elmwood Plantation, and Sycamore Plantation. These names reflect an era of established land ownership patterns along the fertile river bottoms.

Local spiritual and social life is anchored by numerous small community centers, including Big Morning Star Ch and Little Morning Star Ch. The map also captures deeper historical layers through the presence of Indian Mounds near the riverbanks. Low-lying drainage features like Dabney Brake and Dutch Brake dominate the hydrology, while a Landing Strip near the Big Sunflower River suggests the modernization of agricultural logistics in the mid-20th century.