1962 Map of Redwood

About this map

The Indian Treaty Boundary cuts through the rugged hills of Warren County, where the landscape transitions sharply from the bluffs to the bottomlands of the Yazoo River. This 1962 survey illustrates the dense concentration of oxbow lakes—remnants of the river's changing course—including Goose Lake, Taylor Lake, and Horseshoe Lake. The Illinois Central railroad serves as the primary corridor for commerce and travel, connecting settlements like Redwood, Blakely, and Waltersville along the eastern edge of the floodplain. Local heritage is deeply etched into the topography through sites like the Site of Fort St Peter and numerous country churches, including St James Ch and Travis Chapel. To the south, the northern reaches of the Vicksburg National Military Park encompass the high ground overlooking Chickasaw Bayou, reflecting the area's strategic importance during the American Civil War.