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1965 Map of Midnight

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Midnight
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

The alluvial landscape of Humphreys County in the mid-1960s is defined by its drainage patterns and the Illinois Central railroad corridor. The small settlement of Midnight sits at a critical junction where the rail line crosses Silver Creek, supported by a nearby substation and the Louise Landing Strip to the south. This era shows a rural community organized around small churches and local institutions, including Mount Vernon Ch, Love Crest Ch, and Mt Zion Ch, alongside the Riven Oak Sch.

Physical geography is marked by remnants of earlier inhabitants and water management, visible in an Indian Mound near Straight Bayou and the extensive Main Ditch system designed to reclaim the fertile Delta soil. To the northeast, Silver City serves as another focal point near the winding Hard Cash Lake, while the Bellewood Cem provides a genealogical touchpoint for local families of this Mississippi Delta region.