1912 USDA Bureau of Soils

This map was prepared by the U. S. Department of Agriculture Bureau of Soils and the State of Mississippi Geological Survey, E. N. Lowe, Director. Lowe was a resident of Lafayette County for many years. Soil survey maps are comprehensive inventories of the soils of an area. In addition, this map shows the Illinois Central Railroad, major and minor roads and bridges, individual residences, businesses, churches, schools and topographical features.