1971 Map of Terry

About this map

The town of Terry serves as the focal point for this Hinds County landscape, situated along the Illinois Central Gulf railroad line. The map captures a moment of transition where traditional rural life intersects with modern infrastructure, evidenced by the prominent 4 Lane highway cutting through the terrain. For genealogists and local historians, the sheet is particularly dense with community landmarks, ranging from the Terry Academy to the Benevolent Society Cem and several rural churches like Salem Ch and Pilgrims Rest Ch.