1966 Map of Shannon

About this map

Shannon and Okolona anchor this portrait of Northeast Mississippi, captured during the 1960s with updates reflecting the late 1970s landscape. The region's geography is defined by the convergence of the Gulf Mobile and Ohio and St Louis - San Francisco railroads, which facilitated the growth of local trade centers. The rural character of the land between these hubs is dotted with landmarks essential to genealogy and local history, including Johnsons Chapel, Temple Grove Ch, and Poplar Springs.