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1964 Map of Moon Lake

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Moon Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

The Mississippi River and the sweeping oxbow of Moon Lake dominate this mid-1960s landscape along the border of Arkansas and Mississippi. This survey captures the intricate hydrology of the Delta, where the river's shifting course has created features like Texas Island and Alcorn Island, alongside numerous backwater bayous such as Indian Bayou and Rowen Bayou. The town of Helena sits at a critical crossing point, linked by a Toll Bridge and governed by a network of levees and infrastructure, including a Pumping Sta and Powerplant.

Further inland, the map reveals a rural social geography defined by local congregations and education. Small settlements like Delta and Powell are connected by the Illinois Central and Missouri Pacific railroads. Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of family-centered landmarks, including Bethlehem Sch, St Luke Ch, and several burial sites like Montroy Cem and Fredonia Cem, which anchor the agricultural communities of Coahoma County.