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2018 Map of Philipp

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Philipp
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The Tallahatchie River meanders through this portion of the Mississippi Delta, defining the rural landscape of southern Tallahatchie County and northern Leflore County. The settlement of Philipp serves as a local hub near the southern boundary, where Bethel Cem and several street names like McKinley Ave and Front St are documented. Further north, the landscape is dotted with smaller communities and junctions, including Mehr, Macel, and Sisloff Junction, many tied to the intricate network of bayous and lakes that characterize this floodplain.

Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of family and community landmarks, such as Mount Calvery Cem, Saint Paul Cem, and Jones Chapel Cem. The hydrography is particularly complex here, featuring oxbows and remnants of the river's historical path like Pecan Point Cut-Off, Hardtime Lake, and Sherrill Lake. This survey illustrates the persistent agricultural and swamp-land patterns of the region, where roads like Lonestar Rd and Tippo Rd navigate around extensive wetlands and brakes.