1964 Map of Shubuta

About this map

The Chickasawhay River meanders through the heart of this East Mississippi landscape, defining the local geography as it flows past the settlement of Shubuta. During the mid-1960s, this area was characterized by a transition from traditional agricultural patterns to industrial activity, evidenced by the Yellow Creek Oil Field and Diamond Oil Field which mark the southern terrain. The Gulf Mobile and Ohio railroad parallels the river, serving as a primary corridor for commerce and connecting the communities of Hiwannee and West King.