1970 Map of Marks
USGS Topo · Published 1970About this map
Marks and the surrounding Delta landscape of Quitman County and Tunica County are defined here by a dense network of bayous, lakes, and small agricultural settlements. The Coldwater River snakes through the center of the sheet, surrounded by numerous Oxbow features like Lula Lake and Moon Lake. This 1970 snapshot of the region shows a landscape heavily shaped by its water and rail connections, with the Illinois Central railroad line providing the backbone for towns such as Lula, Jonestown, and Belen. Local life is anchored by a remarkable number of country churches and community centers, from Dickerson Chapel and Macedonia Chapel to the Lula-Rich Academy. Notable archaeological landmarks like Indian Mound and Posey Mound rise above the flat alluvial terrain, while several Fish Farm operations and a Landing Strip indicate the area's mid-century economic activities and infrastructure development.
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