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1941 Map of Vicksburg

Name: 1941 Topographic Map of Vicksburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

The Mississippi River and the complex hydrology of the Yazoo River delta dominate this mid-century survey of Vicksburg and its surroundings. The river's historical shifts are clearly visible in the Centennial Cut-Off 1876, which left Centennial Lake as an oxbow after a massive flood event. On the heights above the floodplain, the National Cem and All Saints College represent the established institutional presence of the city, while the industrial and military importance of the region is highlighted by the U S Waterways Experiment Sta and the Camp Williamson Miss Natl Guard Rifle Range to the south.

Local infrastructure for rural communities is well-documented through numerous schools and churches, such as Culkin Academy, Oak Ridge Sch, and St Marks Ch. The Illinois Central railroad lines weave through settlements like Redwood, Beechwood, and Cedars, illustrating the transport network essential for moving goods through the fertile alluvial valley. The map also delineates the Issaquena Warren County Line and the winding course of Steele Bayou through the dense network of lakes and marshes.