The Tallahatchie River and Lower Quiver River define this Delta landscape, where water and agriculture dictate the layout of small Mississippi towns. Centered on the town of Webb, the area shows a distinct grid pattern alongside the neighboring settlement of Sumner, which is flanked by the Woodlawn Cem. The winding course of the river creates numerous oxbows and landings, such as Sharkeys Landing and Arbin Landing, which historically served as vital points for commerce and transport. The map details a network of rural roads like Sumner-Miss 321 Rd and Oil Mill Rd that connect outlying communities like Albin and Mikoma. Large bodies of water, including Buzzard Bayou Lake and Swan Lake, suggest a fertile environment with complex drainage patterns characteristic of this part of Tallahatchie County.
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1931 · Sumner
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1932 · Philipp
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1932 · Tutwiler
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1935 · Crowder
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1935 · Sumner
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1935 · Tutwiler
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1935 · Philipp
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1939 · Sumner
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1939 · Crowder
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1939 · Philipp
USGS Topo · 1:62,500