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1939 Map of Philipp

Name: 1939 Topographic Map of Philipp
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1943
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1943

About this map

Philipp and the surrounding Delta landscape appear in high detail during the late 1930s, showing a complex network of bayous and lakes defined by the Tallahatchie River and the Yazoo River. The map highlights a rural society organized around small communities, plantations, and local institutions like the Tallahat Boy Scout Camp and numerous country schools such as Holly Grove Sch and Knight Sch.

Transport and water management are central themes, featuring the Tallahatchie River Floodway and several named crossings like the Gentry Ford Bridge. Genealogists can find precisely located landmarks ranging from the Whole Truth Ch to the Jerusalem Chapel, while natural features like Yonkapin Lake and Grassy Lake illustrate the area's original hydrologic character before modern alteration. This survey, revised by the Mississippi River Commission, provides a meticulous view of the land use and drainage patterns of the era.