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1949 Map of Mt Peter

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Mt Peter
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

The Tennessee Valley Divide snakes through this landscape, marking a significant hydrologic boundary between the northern drainages of Sweet Lips Creek and the southern flow of Cypress Creek. Along the northern edge, the community of Finger serves as a local hub, situated on the Illinois Central railroad. This transportation corridor was central to the area's development, connecting the small settlements of McNairy and Hogwallow to larger markets.

Rural life is anchored by a network of country churches and family cemeteries that dot the topography. Sites like Jones Memorial Church, Beauty Hill Ch, and Rose Hill Church are prominent landmarks alongside family burial grounds such as Malone Cem and Beaty Cem. The map illustrates a transitional period in the mid-20th century where traditional drainage patterns, including Gulf Central Canal Drainage, define the agrarian landscape between the hills and hollows.