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1966 Map of Smithville

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Smithville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

The Tombigbee River meanders through this landscape, defining the transition between the rolling hills of the Mountain area and the low-lying wetlands. The town of Smithville serves as a primary hub, while the northern edge of Amory appears in the southwest corner. Transportation and commerce are centered around the Mississippian railroad line and a network of gravel roads connecting rural outposts like Jericho and Carolina.

A notable historical marker is the Old Indian Treaty Boundary, which cuts diagonally across the southern terrain, reflecting early land divisions between Monroe and Itawamba counties. Local life is anchored by numerous country churches and cemeteries, including Emmaus Ch and New Chapel Cem. The proliferation of Gravel Pits along the riverbanks and the presence of a Drive-in Theater near the river crossing highlight the mid-century industrial and social character of this Mississippi region.