
Ruleville stands as the central hub of this Mississippi Delta landscape, where the agricultural grid is deeply intertwined with the winding course of the Big Sunflower River. The river creates distinctive natural landmarks such as Big Eddy Bend and Lion Brake, while smaller tributaries like Burrell Bayou and Quiver River drain the flat, fertile plains. This 2024 survey captures a region defined by its long-standing farming history, evidenced by the numerous family-named cemeteries scattered across the townships, including Hillhouse Cem, Marlow Cem, and Lehrton Cem.
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1931 · Schlater
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1931 · Sumner
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1931 · Drew
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1934 · Cleveland
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1934 · Schlater
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1935 · Sumner
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1935 · Mound Bayou
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1939 · Schlater
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1939 · Sumner
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1940 · Cleveland
USGS Topo · 1:62,500