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1968 Map of Pineville

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Pineville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Bienville National Forest dominates this landscape in northern Smith County during the late 1960s, where the winding course of the Leaf River meets numerous tributaries like Tallabogue Creek and Turkey Creek. The settlement of Pineville serves as a local anchor near the southern boundary, surrounded by established community landmarks such as Pineville Ch and Leaf River Ch. Evidence of earlier transport infrastructure is visible in the form of an Old Railroad Grade that cuts through the forested sections north of Tishkill Creek.

Genealogists will find significant value in the documentation of family-named sites and rural institutions, including Noblin Cem and Union Grove Ch. The map also captures industrial footprints such as an Oil Well and the curiously named Draft Hole, providing a detailed look at land use in this part of Mississippi before later decades of development. Water features like Spring Lakes and Pate Branch further illustrate the well-watered character of these pine-dense hills.