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1963 Map of Shady Grove

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Shady Grove
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Shady Grove and the surrounding rural landscape of Copiah County are defined by a network of creeks and family settlements as they appeared in the early 1960s. The area is heavily intersected by waterways like Copiah Creek and Bahala Creek, which shaped the distribution of small communities like Sardis and Ashley. These settlements are marked by their central social institutions, including Sardis Ch and Bethel Ch, which served the local population alongside numerous family and community burial grounds.

Genealogists will find significant value in the detailed placement of cemeteries such as Tillman Cem, Mullens Cem, and the Russell Tillman Cem. The landscape also reflects local industry through several designated Gravel Pit locations. The southern portion of the map is particularly detailed regarding smaller drainage systems like Wolf Pen Branch and Anding Branch, providing a clear picture of the historical topography before further modern development changed the local footprint.