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1964 Map of Ovett SE

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Ovett SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

Tallahala Creek and Bogue Homo define the hydrological character of this corner of Perry County, Mississippi, winding through a landscape of dense piney woods and creek bottoms. At the time of this mid-century field check, the area remained deeply rural, centered on small settlements like Runnelstown and Burdman. Local life is anchored by family burial grounds and community houses of worship, including McGivary Cem, Burch Cem, and Bethel Ch.

The landscape is marked by the extractive industry of the era, shown through numerous Gravel Pits and Claypits that pepper the terrain alongside the defunct Railroad grade. Water remains a central feature, from the oxbow-style lakes like Gandy Lake and Izola Lake to named drainages like Hurricane Mill Creek and Ready Branch. The map preserves the exact locations of many family-named landmarks, such as James Cem and Courtney Cem, which are vital for genealogical research in this region.