1968 Map of Louin

About this map

The Bienville National Forest dominates the northern reaches of this Mississippi landscape, where the terrain is intricately carved by the headwaters of Tallahala Creek. The town of Louin serves as a local hub along the Illinois Central Gulf railroad line, which cuts north-to-south through the eastern half of the map. This area, spanning the border of Smith and Jasper Counties, reveals a traditional rural settlement pattern centered on community landmarks. Genealogists will find numerous country churches and burial grounds, including Warren Hill Ch, Phaltie Ch, and Bethany Cem. The drainage network, featuring Buchanan Branch and Rosson Branch, illustrates the topographic complexity of the Piney Woods region before significant modern development, with a lone Oil Well marking the local extraction economy of the late 1960s.