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1936 Map of Mud Creek

Name: 1936 Topographic Map of Mud Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1936
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1936

About this map

Cumberland Mountain and the surrounding plateau dominate this mid-1930s landscape, where rural life is defined by small clearings and narrow valleys. Along the water of Mud Creek, the drainage patterns show a mix of natural wandering streams and the engineered Mud Creek Drainage Ditch, reflecting the local efforts to manage the basin. Small community centers such as Tupelo and Kyles provide a glimpse into the social fabric of Jackson County during the Depression era.

Genealogists can identify several family-named landmarks and institutions, including Nila Sch, Kyles Sch No 1, and numerous burial sites like Bynum Cem and Crow Cem. The topographic detail highlights notable geological features such as Mud Creek Blowing Cave and the overlook at Cornelison Point, providing a precise look at the terrain before modern development shifted the agricultural character of Cumberland Farms.