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1984 Map of Tupelo

Name: 1984 Topographic Map of Tupelo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Tupelo and Oxford anchor this detailed study of North Mississippi, highlighting a landscape defined by large-scale water management projects and significant academic institutions. The map illustrates the massive reservoirs of Sardis Lake, Enid Lake, and Arkabutla Lake along the western edge, created by dams like the Sardis Dam and Enid Dam to control the tributaries of the Yazoo River basin. To the east, the terrain rises toward Woodall Mountain, the highest point in the state, while the historic Natchez Trace Parkway cuts diagonally across the center, tracing an ancient path through Pontotoc and Tupelo.

Educational centers such as the University of Mississippi in Oxford, Rust College in Holly Springs, and Blue Mountain College are prominent landmarks. The region's mid-century connectivity is visible through the intersection of the Illinois Central Gulf Railroad and the St. Louis-San Francisco Railway, alongside major corridors like U.S. Highway 78. Extensive public lands, including the Holly Springs National Forest and Tishomingo State Park, preserve the wooded hills and ridges that separate the Tennessee River drainage from the coastal plains.