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1960 Map of Millington

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Millington
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

The U S Naval Air Technical Training Center and the Millington Municipal Air Park anchor the center of this 1960s survey, illustrating the significant military and aviation footprint in this region north of Memphis. The Illinois Central railroad corridor facilitates movement between the established settlements of Millington and Munford, cutting through a landscape defined by its agricultural character and extensive church and cemetery networks. Rural life is evidenced by the high density of community landmarks such as Campbell Chapel, Temple Ch, and St Paul Sch & Ch.

To the west, the Mississippi River and its intricate system of Remarkable Dikes and Revetment demonstrate the engineering efforts required to manage the river's path. The topography transitions from the alluvial bottomlands of the Loosahatchie River to the upland plains where smaller communities like Atoka and Rosemark reside. Local family histories are preserved in numerous burial grounds, including the Helen Crigger Cem and Independence Cem.