1965 Map of Tatumville

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The Forked Deer River dominates the southern landscape of this mid-1960s survey, its winding course and associated wetlands like Macedonia Bottom shaping the local settlement patterns. Straddling the boundary between Dyer and Gibson Counties, the area is characterized by a dense network of country roads and small, dispersed communities. Rural life centers on named settlements such as Tatumville, Yorkville, and Churchton, with local family history preserved through landmarks like Atkins Cem and numerous congregational hubs including Mt Tirzah Ch and The Center Ch. The map illustrates a transitional period for the region's infrastructure, where traditional farming routes like Ditmore Road and Tatumville Road coexist with modern utility developments, evidenced by the multiple pipelines cutting across the terrain of Edgewood and Lapata.