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1971 Map of Toomsuba

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Toomsuba
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Toomsuba and the surrounding Lauderdale County landscape are defined by a complex network of creeks and mid-century rail corridors. The Southern Railroad and the Illinois Central Gulf line bisect the territory, connecting small communities like Lockhart and Russell. The topography is marked by several sand extractions, simply labeled as Sandpit, which dot the hillsides near Topton and Sowashee Cr.

Genealogists will find a wealth of local landmarks, from rural congregations like East Jerusalem Ch and Mt Gilead Ch to family burial sites including Hearn Cem and Rawson Cem. The presence of the Fish Hatchery near Bailey Lake and the Akin Airport to the northwest reflects a diverse mix of land use, balancing traditional agriculture with specialized industry. Revisions from 1980, such as the additions near Toomsuba Sch, illustrate the steady development of these Mississippi crossroads during the latter half of the twentieth century.