1966 Map of Wren

About this map

The Indian Treaty Boundary cuts across the northeastern portion of this Monroe County landscape, serving as a reminder of the region's complex history before 1960s development. The Tombigbee River meanders through the eastern section, flanked by numerous gravel pits and the oxbow-like Moccasin Slough. Central to the map is Lake Monroe, situated amongst the timbered ridges where a Lookout Tower and Radio Tower stand as local landmarks. Rural life in and around Wren and New Wren is well-documented through a high density of small country churches and cemeteries, including Grady's Chapel, Tranquil Ch, and the Masonic Cemetery. Transportation and utility infrastructure are clearly visible, from the Amory Airport and local pipeline to the Old Railroad Grade that speaks to the area's changing connectivity as the mid-century progressed.