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1971 Map of Star

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Star
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The Illinois Central railroad cuts a diagonal path through this rural landscape in the early 1970s, serving the small community of Star. The terrain is defined by a dense network of drainage systems, including the winding courses of Mountain Creek, Hominy Creek, and Limestone Creek. This map captures a moment when the regional economy was tied to the land, evidenced by numerous Gravel Pits scattered across the countryside.

Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of local landmarks such as Mt Salem Ch and several burial sites including Wesleyanna Cem, Star Cem, and Enoch Grove Cem. The boundary between Rankin and Simpson Counties bisects the map, passing just south of the settlement of Rexford. This survey illustrates the transition from traditional farming and woodlots toward the infrastructure of the late 20th century, marked by the presence of a Radio Tower and evolving road networks.