1966 Map of Southeast Pontotoc

About this map

Old Natchez Trace Parkway marks the northern boundary of this topographic study, where the historic corridor intersects a landscape defined by the winding tributaries of Chiwapa Creek. While the city of Pontotoc anchors the northwestern corner with its Pontotoc Hospital and municipal infrastructure, the remainder of the quadrangle is predominantly rural, characterized by small hilltop communities and numerous country churches. In the southeast, the small settlement of Woodland sits near the headwaters of Tallabinnela Creek. The map documents a significant density of family-named landmarks and cemeteries, such as McCluskey Cem and Edington Cem, which serve as vital markers for local genealogical research. In the south-central portion, the Troy Lookout Tower provides a high-point reference overlooking the forested creek basins and the scattered farmsteads that define this part of Pontotoc County.