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1950 Map of Waverly Hall

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Waverly Hall
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1953
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1953

About this map

The town of Waverly Hall serves as a central hub on this 1950s survey, situated where the Southern railroad line intersects with the local road network. The landscape is defined by the headwaters of numerous waterways, including Ossahatchie Creek, Mulberry Creek, and Marshall Creek, which create a complex system of ridges and valleys across the Harris and Talbot county line. Rural life in this era is anchored by numerous small community institutions, such as Pitts Memorial Ch, Springfield Ch, and the Mt McCatherine Sch.

Further north, the settlement of Cleola marks the railroad's path near the base of the mountains, while the eastern portion of the map shows the transition to smaller farming communities like Baughville and Hinton. The detailed topography reveals the placement of essential infrastructure for the time, including the Water Tank in Waverly Hall and the private Peeds Lakes dam. This document preserves the locations of local landmarks like Matthews Chapel and Flatrock Ch, which were vital social centers for the surrounding agrarian population.