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1983 Map of Schlater

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Schlater
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

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The Tallahatchie River dominates this landscape, winding through a series of dramatic loops including Eutah Bend as it separates Leflore and Tallahatchie counties. In the early 1980s, the region was defined by its alluvial wetlands and water management, with numerous cypress-heavy brakes like Ashland Brake and Buckhorn Brake positioned alongside the river’s path. The settlement of Schlater sits in the southwestern corner, flanked by McNutt Lake and the river's protective Levee system.

Small agricultural hubs like Minter City and Sunnyside are connected by a network of drainage bayous and utilities, including the prominent Wooden Pole Trans Line. The presence of several Cemeteries and small Landing Strips scattered among the cotton fields and brakes provides tangible evidence of the local rural community's infrastructure and genealogy during this era of Mississippi Delta history.