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1963 Map of Sledge

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Sledge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

The Illinois Central Railroad anchors the community of Sledge, serving as a primary corridor through the Delta flatlands where Quitman County meets Panola County. This 1963 survey captures a landscape defined by an intricate network of bayous and drainage ditches, including Bayou David and Pecan Bayou, which manage the water levels around established cotton-growing regions. The eastern edge of the quadrangle rises into more varied terrain labeled simply as Rough, where smaller creeks like Peach Creek and Rocky Creek drain toward the Little Tallahatchie River.

Notable for genealogists and local historians, the map identifies dozens of rural anchors such as McDonald Grove Ch, Braham Chapel, and the Lake Carrier Sch. Historical boundaries are also preserved, most notably the Chickasaw Boundary Line running through the southern half of the sheet. Industrial and agricultural landmarks like the Fish Hatchery and several gravel pits provide insight into the local economy during the mid-20th century.