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1963 Map of Willows

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Willows
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

The Big Black River snakes across this Mississippi landscape, defining the boundary between Warren and Claiborne counties in the early 1960s. The settlement patterns reflect a rural economy tied to the land and the Illinois Central railroad, which runs north to south through Galloway and Ingleside. This map is particularly notable for its high density of community landmarks, including uniquely named churches such as Little Come and See Ch and Burnstand Ch.

Genealogists can find several family-named and community burial grounds, from the Allen Cemetery in the north to the Humphreys Cemetery near the southern edge. The rugged creek systems, such as Willis Creek and Drakes Bayou, dominate the topography between small crossroads like Willows. Other specialized sites include the Warner YMCA Camp and a Lookout Tower, providing a detailed look at the local infrastructure before modern developments changed the character of these rural communities.