1974 Map of Sumrall

About this map

The town of Sumrall sits at a geographic crossroads in South Mississippi, where the Illinois Central Gulf railroad cuts through a landscape defined by rolling hills and deep creek drainage systems. During the mid-1970s, this area maintained a rural character with a high concentration of family cemeteries and community churches, reflecting generations of local lineage. The map documents the winding paths of Bowie Creek and Clear Creek, which dominate the northern half of the quadrangle before being joined by numerous tributaries like Martin Branch. To the south, the rail line connects the smaller settlements of Bynum and Epley, showing the influence of the rail corridor on the local economy. Genealogists will find significant value in the exact locations of family-named burial grounds such as Presley Watts Cem, Taylor Cem, and Lowery Cem, which are scattered throughout the timbered terrain and small farms.