1951 Map of New Albany

About this map

The Gulf Mobile And Ohio railroad anchors the local economy of this North Mississippi landscape, connecting the county seat at New Albany to southern settlements like Ecru and North Junction. This mid-century survey reveals a deeply established network of rural community centers, defined by dozens of family and church landmarks such as McGregor Chapel, Stewarts Chapel, and Possum Trot. The winding Tallahatchie River and its many tributaries, including Hell Creek and Lappatubby Creek, dictate the placement of early roads and small farming hamlets like Flatwood and Pinedale. Genealogists will find significant detail in the distribution of schools and churches, from St Marys Sch near the Fish Hatchery to the Beulah Grove Sch further south. The map captures the region before modern highway expansions significantly altered the traditional township lines and property boundaries between Union, Pontotoc, and Lafayette counties.