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1972 Map of Randolph

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

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Randolph and Toccopola anchor this Northeast Mississippi landscape during the early 1970s, where the Yocona River and its numerous tributaries like Kittahutty Creek and Hurricane Creek carve through the terrain. The map reveals a deeply rooted rural community defined by its proximity to the Lafayette, Pontotoc, and Calhoun county lines. A high concentration of family-named cemeteries such as Harrison-Tutor Cem and Bramlett Cem suggest long-standing ancestral ties to the land, while several churches like Antioch Ch and Piney Grove Ch serve as local landmarks.

The presence of Camp Yocona and water bodies like Guinn Lake and Honeyfork Lake indicate the area's recreational and agricultural character. Small-scale industrial activity is evidenced by scattered Sandpit locations, while the winding course of Mud Creek and Indian Creek further illustrates the complex drainage system of the upper Yocona watershed. This survey provides a clear view of the road network and settlement patterns before significant modern expansion, preserving the location of local institutions such as Randolph Ch.