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1971 Map of Millington

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Millington
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

US Naval Air Station anchors the eastern portion of this landscape, reflecting the military and aviation footprint near Millington during the early 1970s. The area is defined by a transition from the structured infrastructure of the air station and Charles W Baker Airport to the rural expanses of northern Shelby County. The Illinois Central Gulf railroad cuts a diagonal line through the terrain, passing through Woodstock and Lucy, serving as a primary transportation artery for the region.

Local history is preserved in the numerous country churches and burial grounds that dot the landscape, such as Tabernacle Ch, Mt Sinai Ch, and Belmount Cem. The northern reaches include small community centers like West Union and Sloanville, while the southern edge is marked by the course of the Loosahatchie River. These features, combined with the presence of Woodlawn Terrace Academy and Harrold Jr High Sch, illustrate a community balancing its agricultural roots with mid-century suburban and military expansion.