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1964 Map of West

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

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.

Several landmark churches, such as Liberty Hill Ch, Friendship Ch, and Mt Vernon Ch, serve as the anchors for these rural townships. The map details numerous watercourses, including Jordan Creek, Howard Creek, and Kule Creek, which drain the hilly terrain toward the river basin. A Gaging Sta on the river and a Roadside Park near the Holmes-Carroll county line highlight the public infrastructure of the 1960s.