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1983 Map of Sykes

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Sykes
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Buckatunna Creek and Tallabogue Creek define the drainage patterns of this rural landscape in Clarke County. The map documents small, dispersed settlements like Sykes and Linton, which are connected by a network of unimproved roads and light-duty trails typical of Mississippi's interior during the early 1980s. Local social and community centers are clearly marked by a high density of country churches, including James Chapel, Elim Ch, and Mt Gillard Ch.

Genealogists can locate specific family-linked landmarks such as the New Home Cem and its adjacent New Home Ch. The landscape is further carved by numerous named watercourses like Rattlesnake Creek and Indian Creek, providing a detailed look at the watershed before modern development altered the local topography. This provisional survey captures the area's transition into the late 20th century while preserving the legacy of its established rural communities.