1966 Map of Smithville

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The Tombigbee River snakes through the center of this landscape, its tight meanders defining the border between hilly forested terrain and the flatter, developed plains to the east. This mid-1960s survey captures the area around Smithville and the northern reaches of Amory, revealing a region shaped by its waterways and historical demarcations. The Old Indian Boundary and Treaty Indian Boundary cut across the southern half of the quadrangle, serving as long-standing markers of land division. Scattered rural life is evident in the numerous country churches and graveyards, such as Emmaus Ch and New Chapel Cem, while the local economy is punctuated by several Gravel Pits and a Drive-in Theater. To the north, the small community of Carolina sits near the confluence of Boguegaba Creek and the river, anchored by landmarks like Conwill Cem.