The boundary between Yalobusha and Grenada counties bisects this northern Mississippi landscape, where the town of Scobey and the community of Hardy serve as primary points of interest. The area is characterized by numerous small lakes and ponds, including Lake Tillatoba, Jordan Lake, and Texas Lake, which dot a terrain drained by systems like Organ Cr and Perry Creek. Portions of the Holly Springs National Forest cover the central portion of the map, indicating a managed timber and wildlife environment. Local history is anchored by the Scobey Cem and Jehovah Cem, while the road network is defined by Old US Hwy 51 and various rural routes like Scobey Rd and Tillatoba Rd. The presence of small settlements like Gatewood and named water features such as Cool Br and Cypress Cr suggests a region of dispersed rural residences and agricultural land use.
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1953 · West Point
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Grenada
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Oakland
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Water Valley
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1955 · Water Valley
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1955 · Coffeeville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1956 · Tupelo
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Tupelo
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · West Point
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1963 · West Point
USGS Topo · 1:250,000