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2020 Map of Tupelo

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Tupelo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Tupelo and its surrounding agricultural landscape are defined by the winding course of the Cache River and its intricate drainage systems, including Overcup Slough and Overcup Ditch. This low-lying region of Jackson County is marked by several small settlements that served as local rural hubs, such as Weldon, Shoffner, and Blackville. The land use is primarily partitioned into large fields, with the elevation subtly rising at Bowen Ridge.

Family history researchers will find a high concentration of burial sites scattered across the township, including Mount Zion Cem, Briar Fork Cem, Burton Cem, and Gourdneck Cem. Transportation in the area relies on a grid of county roads, while aviation is represented by Breckenridge Airport in the southeastern portion of the map. The persistence of these named cemeteries and small community clusters provides a clear record of the settlement patterns that have shaped this part of the Arkansas delta.