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1961 Map of Yazoo City

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Yazoo City
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

The Yazoo River dominates this mid-century landscape, carving a winding path through the delta lands where agricultural and industrial infrastructure converge. In Yazoo City, the urban footprint is shaped by the Illinois Central railroad and the Yazoo City Cut-Off 1940, reflecting significant water management and transportation efforts of the era. The presence of the Oil Refinery and Chemical Plant near Yazoo Junction highlights the post-war industrial expansion in the region.

Rural life is densely documented through a network of country churches and schools, such as Mt. Salem Sch & Ch and Peter Simmons Sch. Small settlements like Jonestown, Carter, and Benton serve as local hubs, while the landscape is dotted with family-named landmarks and cemeteries like Smith's Cem. The map provides a look at the transition from traditional river-and-rail dependency toward modern industry, including the Barrier Airfield and numerous pumping plants required to manage the delta's complex drainage system.