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1962 Map of Shuqualak

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Shuqualak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Shuqualak serves as the primary hub of this East Mississippi landscape, where the Illinois Central Gulf corridor shapes the local geography. The map documents a significant intersection of civil and military use, notably featuring the Alpha Field Naval Auxiliary Air Station south of the main settlement. The terrain is defined by the drainages of Shuqualak Creek and Wahalak Creek, which bisect the countryside.

Genealogists will find a high density of rural landmarks, including the Slaughter Cem, Martin Cem, and Twin Cems. Small community anchors like New Chapel Ch and the settlement of Wahalak further south illustrate the distributed nature of the county's historical population. A stretch of Old Railroad Grade in the northwestern quadrant provides evidence of earlier transport infrastructure before modern realignments took place.