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1966 Map of Mound Bayou

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Mound Bayou
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

The town of Mound Bayou stands as a central landmark in this mid-1960s survey of the Mississippi Delta, positioned along the Illinois Central railroad. This region is defined by its intricate water systems, with the winding Hushpupckena River and Big Sunflower River carving through a landscape primarily dedicated to agriculture. The map reveals a deeply rooted community structure, evidenced by the high density of rural churches and family-named landmarks that dot the countryside.

Local researchers can trace the social geography of Bolivar County through sites such as Bradford Chapel, Beautiful Star Ch, and Wander Home Ch. The settlement of Winstonville and various small cemeteries like German Lane Cem highlight the distribution of residents across the floodplain. The inclusion of features like the Sewage Disposal Pond and a local Sandpit provide specific details on the municipal and industrial infrastructure of the era.