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1939 Map of Pace

Name: 1939 Topographic Map of Pace
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1942
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1942

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The Yazoo and Mississippi Valley RR anchors the eastern half of this Delta landscape, connecting the agricultural hubs of Shelby and Gunnison. The terrain is defined by its complex hydrology, where the Mississippi River forms a shifting western boundary around Island No 71 and Concordia Island. A sophisticated network of man-made ditches, such as Little Ditch No 1, works alongside natural waterways like Bogue Phalia and Snake Creek to manage the fertile but swampy bottomlands.

Social and community life in the late 1930s is visible through the density of rural spiritual centers, including Pitts Chapel, New Hope Ch, and Pleasant Grove Ch. The presence of Kirks Plantation and Mound City reflects the deep agrarian roots of Bolivar County, while archaeological history is noted by the Indian Mounds located near the river's edge. This survey documents the era's reliance on river-and-rail transport just as the Delta Power & Light Co was expanding regional infrastructure.