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1932 Map of Philipp

Name: 1932 Topographic Map of Philipp
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

The Tallahatchie River and the Yazoo River converge in this delta landscape, where intricate levee systems and abandoned oxbows like Alligator Lake and Fish Lake define the terrain. Surveyed in the late 1920s and early 30s, the map illustrates a rural society deeply rooted in localized community hubs. Small settlements such as Philipp and Tippo serve as anchors, while the countryside is densely dotted with neighborhood landmarks like Jerusalem Chapel, Jonas Chapel Sch, and the Whole Truth Ch.

Industry and transport are represented by the Columbus and Greenville RR and river crossings such as the Gentry Ford Bridge and Etheridge Bridge. The drainage patterns, including the winding Askalmore Creek and Tippo Bayou, reflect a landscape constantly managed for agriculture. This period captures the region just as aerial photography began to aid topographic accuracy, preserving the locations of vanished schools like Cowart Sch and Knight Sch before mid-century consolidation.