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1972 Map of Queens Hill Lake

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Queens Hill Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

The Big Black River carves a winding boundary between Warren and Hinds counties, defining the western edge of this early 1970s landscape. This rural stretch of Mississippi is dotted with small communities like Youngton, Lynchburg, and Shiloh, linked by a network of local roads crossing numerous bridges such as BR 176. The terrain is deeply dissected by a web of tributaries including Porter Creek, Halls Creek, and Messenger Creek, creating a complex series of ridges and hollows that house several family and community landmarks.

Local history is preserved through numerous rural churches and burial grounds, such as Good Hope Ch, Rose Hill Ch, and the Birdsong Cem. Scattered lakes like Gillespie Lake, Youngs Lake, and Queens Hill Lake offer a glimpse into the water-rich geography of the region. The map also records early land-use patterns, including multiple Gravel Pits and the West Harper Ch, providing a detailed look at the social and industrial fabric of this Hinds County quadrangle.