1967 Map of Leland

About this map

Deer Creek meanders sharply through this Mississippi Delta landscape, anchoring a region defined by agricultural research and rail transportation in the late 1960s. The presence of the Delta Experimental Forest and numerous Indian Mound sites suggests a terrain where ancient history meets modern scientific land management. The intersection of the Illinois Central Gulf and Columbus and Greenville railroads at Elizabeth and Stoneville highlights the area's importance as a logistical hub. Small communities like Magenta and Dunkirk are visible alongside larger centers like Leland, while several rural houses of worship, including Morning Star Ch and New Mt Ararat Ch, mark the social fabric of the countryside. This survey also records the aviation infrastructure of the era, from the active Greenville Municipal Airport to the south's abandoned facility.