1951 Map of Walnut

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The Gulf Mobile and Ohio railroad corridor serves as the primary north-south artery through this portion of Tippah County, connecting the towns of Walnut, Tiplersville, and Falkner. This 1951 field-checked survey highlights a landscape defined by the drainage systems of Muddy Creek and the Hatchie River, where many small rural communities like Chalybeate and Jonesboro are positioned along the ridges and valley floors. To the west, the Holly Springs National Forest occupies the more dissected terrain, while the eastern reaches toward the Alcorn County line are marked by numerous family-named landmarks and cemeteries. Genealogists will find a wealth of specific local data, from schools like the Ruckerville Sch and Oakland Sch to several remote burial grounds including Smyrna Cem and Old Mt Zion Cem, providing a clear view of the mid-century settlement patterns in Mississippi's northern hill country.