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1989 Map of Ludlow

Name: 1989 Topographic Map of Ludlow
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

Ludlow and its surrounding wetlands occupy a central position in this survey of the northern Mississippi interior. The landscape is defined by the winding course of Bogue Chitto and Beach Creek, which drain toward the Pearl River at the western boundary. This territory is characterized by a mix of agricultural clearings and the dense timber of the Bienville National Forest, where local history is preserved in several family-named landmarks.

Genealogists can find numerous country churches and burial grounds scattered across the terrain, including Greenleaf Ch, Mt Zion Ch, and New Home Ch, along with the Pearson Cem and Lee Cem. Evidence of former transportation networks remains visible through the Old RR Grade passing through the forest, marking the historical role of timber extraction in the local economy during the late 20th century.