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1940 Map of Seven Pines
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1940 Map of Seven Pines

USGS Topo · Published 1940

About this map

The Yazoo and Mississippi Valley RR anchors the western edge of this territory, following the bend of the Yazoo River where the Delta meets the hill country. This 1940 edition captures a landscape defined by the intersection of three counties—Carroll, Leflore, and Holmes—where drainage projects like the Diversion Canal and numerous oxbows such as Pinchback Lake reflect the complex water management of the era. The map reveals a dense network of rural infrastructure, from the riverfront settlement of Sidon to the inland crossroads of Black Hawk. Local history is visible in the distribution of community centers like Shady Grove Ch & Sch, Chapel Hill Sch, and Smith Chapel, alongside physical landmarks such as the Indian Mounds near Roebuck. The transition from the alluvial valley to the contoured eastern ridges highlights the distinct settlement patterns of the Mississippi Yazoo Basin before mid-century agricultural shifts.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1940
Date Published1940
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions17.9 x 21.7 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain