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1981 Map of Philipp

Name: 1981 Topographic Map of Philipp
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

The meandering Tallahatchie River defines the landscape of this Mississippi Delta region, winding through a complex network of oxbow lakes and wetlands such as Hubbard Brake and Blue Lake. At the southern edge, the town of Philipp serves as a focal point near the Illinois Central Gulf railroad, where the Walker Landing Strip and Bethel Cem are located. The map reveals a rural economy shaped by both traditional agriculture and specialized land use, including a large Fish Farm near Distall in the north.

Local history is preserved through scattered rural communities and family-named landmarks like Eagle Plantation and Sisloff Junction. Numerous small congregations and burial grounds, such as Maple Shady Grove Ch and St Paul Cem, are distributed across the alluvial plain. The intricate waterways, including Tippo Bayou and Ascalmore Creek, illustrate the natural drainage patterns of Tallahatchie County and Leflore County before further modern alteration.