1942 Map of Millington

About this map

The Mississippi River defines the western edge of this wartime survey, carving a complex landscape of backwaters like the Chute of Island No 35 and McLaughlin Lake. East of the river bluffs, the terrain transitions into the agricultural uplands of Shelby and Tipton Counties. The town of Millington serves as a central hub, anchored by the Illinois Central railroad and Millington High School. The map reveals a dense network of rural infrastructure, including numerous small congregations such as Canaan Baptist Church and St James Church & Cem. To the south, the Loosahatchie River is paralleled by a major Drainage Canal, reflecting mid-century efforts to manage the wetlands. Educational landmarks like the Bolton Agricultural High School and smaller rural centers like Rosemark and Barretville illustrate the distributed nature of the region's early 20th-century community life.