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1982 Map of Kossuth South

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Kossuth South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Kossuth anchors the northeastern corner of this landscape, where the hills of northern Mississippi meet a complex drainage system of creeks and river bottoms. The area is defined by its small, traditional settlements such as Jonestown, Crumtown, and Collinstown, reflecting a rural social fabric built around local congregations and community hubs like the Mills Community Ctr. Family and community history is etched into the terrain at Antioch Ch No 1, Pleasant Grove Cem, and Union Ch.

The survey highlights the dominance of the Hatchie River and its many tributaries, including Mason Creek and Hinkle Creek. These waterways were central to the local geography, evidenced by historic transit points such as Ross Crossing and Collins Crossing. Between the ridges of Crum Mountain and Crow Mountain, numerous sandpits indicate the local extractive industry that operated alongside the region's agricultural foundations during the late twentieth century.