1981 Map of Lima

About this map

The Mississippi River defines the western edge of this landscape, its path punctuated by large river features like Buzzard Island, Hunt Island, and Blue Goose Island. To the east, the terrain rises sharply from the river bottoms into the wooded bluffs of Lima and Ursa townships. The settlement of Lima sits on this higher ground, serving as a hub for the surrounding agricultural community. The map reveals a transition from the intensive drainage systems of the bottomlands—marked by the Lima Slough and various pumping stations—to the dissected upland creeks like Petit Creek and Shipe Creek. Genealogists will find several burial grounds preserved here, including Fletcher Cem, Gallimore Cem, and Crenshaw Cem, often situated near the bluff line or along the winding creek branches. Evidence of local industry appears in the form of several quarries tucked into the hillsides, while the McAllister Landing Strip and Meeker Landing Strip represent the era's local aviation infrastructure.