1966 Map of Vaughan

About this map

The Illinois Central Railroad corridor serves as the primary artery for this mid-1960s landscape, connecting the settlement of Vaughan to the surrounding rural hamlets. The terrain is defined by a dense network of country churches and small community centers, such as Holy City, Ebenezer, and Zeiglerville. Deeply etched drainage features like Pepper Gulch and Ellison Gulch indicate the seasonal erosion patterns typical of the loess hills region. Local life centers on these landmarks, including Strangers Home Ch and St Peters Rock Ch. The map also captures the local industry of the era, marked by numerous oil wells and gravel pits scattered near Pierce Crossroads and the Yazoo and Madison County line, offering a detailed record of the mid-century agricultural and industrial transition in central Mississippi.