1964 Map of West

About this map

The Big Black River meanders through the landscape of the West quadrangle, defining the boundary between Holmes and Attala Counties. This mid-century survey captures the community of West at a time when the Illinois Central railroad remained a primary artery for the region's movement. Further south, the small settlement of Hoffman sits along the rail line, surrounded by a dense network of country churches and family cemeteries that reflect the deep-rooted local history of the area.