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1957 Map of Mangham

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Mangham
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

Rayville and Mangham serve as the primary hubs in this delta landscape, which is defined by an intricate network of waterways and early 1950s infrastructure. The Boeuf River meanders through the central terrain, flanked by numerous brake areas like Etheridge Brake and Binion Brake. This era shows a community deeply rooted in its rural institutions, with dozens of country churches such as Mt Zion Ch and New Morning Star Ch dotting the plantation lands and small settlements.

The presence of the Illinois Central and Missouri Pacific railroads highlights the importance of rail transit for agricultural transport. For genealogists and local historians, the map is remarkably dense with specific family and community landmarks, from Rhymes High Sch and Jones Sch to the many burial grounds including St Luke Cem and Archibald Cem. The terrain is also marked by prehistoric history, noted by an Indian Mound near Girard.