1954 Map of Little Cypress

About this map

The confluence of the Ohio River and Tennessee River dominates this mid-century survey, revealing a landscape defined by expansive bottomlands and essential transit corridors. Cultural landmarks like Kincaid Mounds sit in the floodplain of Black Bottom, providing evidence of ancient habitation long before the arrival of the Illinois Central railroad. The map documents a network of rural communities such as New Liberty, Ledbetter, and the curiously named Possum Trot, each connected by winding roads and proximity to the riverbanks.