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1963 Map of Sledge

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Sledge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

The Chickasaw Boundary Line cuts diagonally across this landscape, marking a significant historical border that persists in the modern property lines and road alignments south of Sledge. This 1960s era survey by the Mississippi River Commission details a rural terrain defined by intricate drainage networks like Yellow Bayou and Pecan Bayou. The Illinois Central railroad serves as the primary transport corridor, connecting settlements such as Crenshaw and Delta with various community hubs.

Genealogical interest is found in the numerous country churches and small family-named landmarks, including Phillips Chapel, Easley Ch, and the Rogers Cem. The map also captures specialized land uses of the period, from the Fish Hatchery in the southeast to the Lake Carrier Sch near the Quitman Panola county line. The presence of Curtis Station and Bobo reflects the enduring pattern of rail-side hamlets that defined this Mississippi Delta region.