1964 Map of Owens Wells

About this map

Owens Wells serves as a central landmark in this 1960s landscape, situated along the Illinois Central Gulf railroad line. The map illustrates a rural Mississippi community defined by its watercourses and a dense network of country churches, including Union Paradise Ch and Franklin Ch. A significant historical demarcation, the Old Indian Treaty Bdy, cuts across the northern section, providing a clear reference to earlier territorial divisions. To the south, Holmes County State Park occupies a rugged area centered on a local reservoir, contrasting with the agricultural and rail-oriented settlements like McMillan and Aberdeen Junction. The distribution of family and community burial sites, such as Gages Springs Cem and Macedonia Cem, offers researchers specific geographic anchors for local family histories.