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1967 Map of Sherard

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Sherard
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Sherard and Bobo anchor this landscape of the Mississippi Delta, where the Illinois Central railroad and an intricate network of waterways define the local geography. The map reveals a community deeply rooted in its rural spiritual and educational centers, featuring numerous landmarks such as Sherard Sch, Sycamore Grove Ch, and Shiloh Ch. The area is marked by a complex system of bayous and wetlands, including Harris Bayou, Dogwood Bayou, and the expansive Annis Brake, illustrating the drainage patterns essential to this agricultural region.

A Levee system protects the low-lying lands from the meandering waters of the Mississippi floodplain. Genealogists will find significant value in the documentation of family and community burial grounds like Nathan Cem and the Mt Olive Ch Cem. From the small station at Beverly (Davenport Sta) to the Indian Mound in the northeast, the map documents both the modern infrastructure and the historical footprints of Coahoma County.