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1963 Map of Shady Grove

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Shady Grove
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Copiah Creek and its complex network of tributaries, including Bahala Creek and Lick Creek, define the landscape of this central Mississippi region in the early 1960s. The settlement pattern is characterized by small rural nodes like Shady Grove, Sardis, and Ashley, which are centered around local institutions such as Sardis Ch and Bethel Ch. This era shows a community deeply rooted in the land, with numerous family-named landmarks and cemeteries like Russell-Tillman Cem and Mullens Cem scattered throughout the wooded terrain.

Industrial and infrastructure developments are evident via the scattered Gravel Pit operations and the presence of the Hazlehurst-Copiah Airport in the northwest corner. A notable geographic marker is the Base Line, which bisects the northern section of the map, serving as a primary surveying reference for the surrounding townships. The intricate drainage patterns of Wolf Pen Branch and Anding Branch illustrate the hydrological character of the Piney Woods region before significant modern alteration.