1963 Map of Red Lick

About this map

Tillman and Red Lick anchor this mid-century survey of the Mississippi countryside, situated along the Illinois Central railroad corridor. The landscape is defined by a dense network of rural landmarks, particularly small churches and family cemeteries that offer significant value for genealogical research. Notable sites include the uniquely named Homeless Cem, Wade Cem, and Tillman Chapel. The map also captures the local hydrography with Willis Creek and Whetstone Creek winding through the terrain. A notable geopolitical marker, the Choctaw Base Line, runs along the northern edge of the sheet, delineating the historical surveying framework of the region near the border of Claiborne and Jefferson Counties. This 1963 field-checked study provides an intimate view of Mississippi's rural social geography before modern development altered these small communities.