Old Maps of Thompson, Mississippi for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 11 historic maps of Thompson. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Thompson, MS maps

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  1. 1953 Map of Natchez, 1966 Print
    1953 Map of Natchez, 1966 Print
    1953 Natchez
    1966 Print · USGS
    Southwest Mississippi and the Louisiana border country come alive in this mid-century survey of the river valley and forest lands. Researchers can trace the rail lines of the Illinois Central RR and locate rural hubs like Gloster and Ferriday.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1956 Map of Natchez
    1956 Map of Natchez
    1956 Natchez
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi River borderlands and the Pine Hills come alive in this mid-fifties study of the Natchez region. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-era towns along the Illinois Central RR and explore the oxbows of Lake Bruin and Lake Concordia.

  3. 1959 Map of Natchez
    1959 Map of Natchez
    1959 Natchez
    1959 Print · USGS
    Southwestern Mississippi and eastern Louisiana are captured in the late fifties, showing a landscape defined by the winding Mississippi River and the timbered Homochitto National Forest. Researchers can trace the sprawling Illinois Central RR and find rural landmarks like Union Church and Camp Van Dorn (Abandoned).

  4. 1972 Map of Smithdale, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Smithdale, 1974 Print
    1972 Smithdale
    1974 Print · USGS
    Amite County and Franklin County are captured here in the early seventies, a landscape of family farms and rural industry along the Amite River. Researchers can locate several family burial sites like Lumpkin Cem and old country parishes such as Oak Grove Ch.

  5. 1984 Map of McComb
    1984 Map of McComb
    1984 McComb
    1984 Print · USGS
    South Mississippi in the mid-eighties was defined by the rail corridor connecting McComb and Magnolia to the surrounding timberlands. You can trace the rural network of Pike County through landmarks like Holmesville, Percy Quin State Park, and the winding Bogue Chitto.

  6. 1994 Map of McComb
    1994 Map of McComb
    1994 McComb
    1994 Print · USGS
    Southern Mississippi's rail-and-timber country is documented here in the early nineties as the region balanced its industrial corridors with vast forest preserves. Genealogists can trace hundreds of family-named rural landmarks, from Holmesville and Chatawa to the historic Zion Hill Ch.

  7. 2012 Map of Smithdale, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Smithdale, 2012 Print
    2012 Smithdale
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Thompson, including Hustler, Mars Hill, and other nearby areas

  8. 2015 Map of Smithdale, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Smithdale, 2015 Print
    2015 Smithdale
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Thompson, including Hustler, Mars Hill, and other nearby areas

  9. 2018 Map of Smithdale, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Smithdale, 2018 Print
    2018 Smithdale
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Thompson, including Hustler, Mars Hill, and other nearby areas

  10. 2020 Map of Smithdale, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Smithdale, 2020 Print
    2020 Smithdale
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Thompson, including Hustler, Mars Hill, and other nearby areas

  11. 2024 Map of Smithdale, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Smithdale, 2024 Print
    2024 Smithdale
    2024 Print · USGS
    The rolling lands along the Franklin and Amite county line come alive through this survey of Smithdale and its surrounding communities. Researchers can trace family history at the Wroten and Carraway Cem or visit the Spring Hill Baptist Church near Hustler.

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