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1971 Map of Millington

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Millington
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1994
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1994

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Millington and its surrounding Shelby County landscape appear in this detailed survey, highlighting a period of significant military and civic infrastructure. The sprawling US Naval Air Station dominates the northeastern quadrant, while the Illinois Central Gulf corridor serves as the primary spine for industrial and residential growth. This alignment links the northern settlements of West Union and Sloanville with the southern reaches near the Loosahatchie River and Woodstock.

Genealogists and local historians can trace numerous rural institutions, including the New Bethel (Noblin) Cem and Ward Memorial Cem, alongside a network of country churches like Tabernacle Ch and Little John Ch. The transition from agrarian roots to suburban expansion is evident in the naming of local thoroughfares such as Shake Rag Road and the presence of the Charles W Baker Airport, reflecting the mid-century evolution of West Tennessee.