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1953 Map of Yellow Creek

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Yellow Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Pickwick Lake and the Tennessee River dominate this landscape at the intersection of Mississippi, Alabama, and Tennessee. This mid-century survey captures the region following the creation of the reservoir, highlighting the transition from riverine bottomlands to the established recreation areas of J P Coleman State Park and several cabin communities like the Yellow Creek Cabin Area. While the rising waters altered the topography, many upland landmarks remain, including Bonds Mtn and Potato Hill.

Genealogists will find significant value in the documentation of numerous rural burial grounds such as Johnson Cem, Short Creek Cem, and Parker Cem. The map also traces the network of spiritual life in the backcountry through several listed houses of worship, notably Salem Ch and the Camp Ground Church. The presence of Cooks Landing and the Report Associates Dock illustrates the continuing importance of water access for the local community during this era.