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1972 Map of Tula

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Tula
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

The Yocona River and its numerous tributaries dominate this early 1970s landscape along the boundary of Lafayette and Calhoun Counties. The settlement of Tula serves as a primary landmark in the north, while Sarepta anchors the southern portion of the sheet. The terrain is defined by a dense network of watercourses including Sandy Creek, Potlockney Creek, and Lucknuck Creek, which shaped the placement of local homesteads and travel routes.

Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of rural landmarks, including the Tula Cemetery and Spring Hill Cemetery. Small country churches like Missionary Church, New Elbethel Church, and Stutson Chapel provide a window into the community's social structure. The presence of several Sandpit locations indicates local extractive activity, while Russell Lake and Coon Creek Lake highlight water management and recreation in this part of Mississippi.