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1936 Map of Shaws

Name: 1936 Topographic Map of Shaws
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1936
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1936

About this map

Pickwick Landing Reservoir dominates this landscape at the intersection of Mississippi, Alabama, and Tennessee, reflecting the transformative work of the Tennessee Valley Authority during the mid-1930s. The map illustrates a riverine economy in transition, documented through numerous family-named points such as Hitchcock Landing, Cooks Landing, and Iuka Landing along the water's edge.

Away from the rising waters, the topography is defined by local high points like Bonds Mtn and Potato Hill, while the social fabric of the Tishomingo County area is anchored by rural landmarks. Researchers can locate several community institutions, including Poplar Springs Ch, Walker Sch, and Shaws Cem. The presence of the Ferry Bridge and State Highway No 25 highlights the primary transportation corridors as the reservoir began to reshape the valley's geography.