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1949 Map of New Albany

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of New Albany
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

New Albany anchors the northeastern corner of this northern Mississippi landscape, where the Gulf Mobile and Ohio railroad corridor serves as a primary transit artery through Union and Pontotoc Counties. The topography is defined by the winding course of the Tallahatchie River and its numerous tributaries, such as Hell Creek and Lappatubby Creek. Significant portions of the western terrain are preserved within the Holly Springs National Forest, contrasting with the surrounding agricultural and rural patchwork.

Local life at mid-century is marked by a dense network of small communities and family-centered landmarks like Ingomar, Thaxton, and the curiously named Possum Trot. Genealogists and researchers can trace the locations of several country schools and houses of worship, including Beulah Grove Sch, Fredonia Ch, and Pisgah Cem. The map provides a detailed view of the regional infrastructure before the major expansions of later decades, capturing the distinct rural character of towns like Ecru and Toccopola.