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1932 Map of Marks

Name: 1932 Topographic Map of Marks
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1932
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1932

About this map

The Coldwater River carves a complex, winding path through this Mississippi Delta landscape, defining the boundaries and agricultural rhythms of the early 1930s. The region is densely populated with community centers, featuring a remarkable concentration of local landmarks like Swan Lake Normal College and family-named schools such as Cammack Sch and Lula Rich Sch. Transportation is anchored by the Yazoo and Mississippi Valley Railroad, which connects the larger settlements of Marks and Lula.

The terrain is a low-lying network of bayous, brakes, and oxbows, including Whiting Overflow and Muddy Bayou. Scattered among these waterways are numerous rural religious sites such as Strangers Rest Ch, Nipple Chapel, and Robinson Chapel. The presence of the County Farm near Marks and the distinct Posey Mound suggest a landscape shaped by both long-standing cultural history and contemporary civic administration.