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1960s Maps of Bolivar County, Mississippi

Explore 21 historic maps of Bolivar County from the 1960s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1960s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

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Bolivar County, MS maps

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  1. 1960 Map of Helena
    1960 Map of Helena
    1960 Helena
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Arkansas and Mississippi Delta regions meet along the great river bends during a period of significant agricultural and rail expansion. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Missouri Pacific railroad through Clarendon or locate landings along the Mississippi River and White River.
  4. 1961 Map of Mellwood, 1965 Print
    1961 Map of Mellwood, 1965 Print
    1961 Mellwood
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi River delta in the early sixties was a landscape shaped by recent engineering and historic floods. Researchers can trace the results of the Knowlton Crevasse (1912) and locate vanished landmarks like Zion Traveler Ch or Laconia Circle.
  7. 1962 Map of Mellwood
    1962 Map of Mellwood
    1962 Mellwood
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi Delta's shifting riverbanks and floodplain communities are captured here in the early sixties. Genealogists and historians can trace family landmarks like the Zion Traveler Cem, the Laconia Crevasse (1913), and the settlement of Mellwood.
  10. 1966 Map of Merigold, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Merigold, 1967 Print
    1966 Merigold
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Bolivar County plantation lands of the mid-1960s are captured here along the Illinois Central rail line. Genealogists and local historians can trace family landmarks like Jerusalem Ch, Smith Cem, and the prominent Indian Mound.
  13. 1966 Map of Cleveland, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Cleveland, 1967 Print
    1966 Cleveland
    1967 Print · USGS
    Cleveland and the Bolivar County delta appear here in the mid-sixties, dominated by the campus of Delta State College and the Illinois Central rail lines. Genealogists can locate family landmarks such as Chrisman Cem, Delta Heights Memorial Gardens, and the rural New Salem Ch.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1966 Map of Mound Bayou, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Mound Bayou, 1967 Print
    1966 Mound Bayou
    1967 Print · USGS
    Mississippi Delta life in the mid-sixties centers on the historic town of Mound Bayou and the Illinois Central tracks. Trace a landscape of country churches and cemeteries like Bradford Chapel, Wander Home Ch, and New Hope Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1967 Map of Snow Lake, 1968 Print
    1967 Map of Snow Lake, 1968 Print
    1967 Snow Lake
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Arkansas delta near the confluence of two great rivers comes to life in the late 1960s, showing a landscape shaped by levees and rail. Researchers can trace local heritage at Thompsons Cem, visit the settlement of Snow Lake, or locate New Canaan Ch near the wetlands.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1967 Map of Boyer, 1968 Print
    1967 Map of Boyer, 1968 Print
    1967 Boyer
    1968 Print · USGS
    The rural Mississippi Delta comes into focus in the late sixties, showing a landscape defined by bayous and scattered tenant farming communities. Genealogists can locate family landmarks such as Mt Zion Center Ch, Shackelford Lake, and Mt Calvary Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1967 Map of Stringtown, 1968 Print
    1967 Map of Stringtown, 1968 Print
    1967 Stringtown
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Bolivar and Washington County line in the late sixties reveals a landscape of delta bayous and rural settlements. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Asia Cem and Kindling Altar Ch, or locate the historic Indian Treaty Boundary near Meltonia.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1967 Map of Skene, 1968 Print
    1967 Map of Skene, 1968 Print
    1967 Skene
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Bolivar County delta in the late sixties shows a landscape of intricate drainage canals and small farming hubs. Genealogists can locate family-named landmarks like Litton and Laughlin or trace rural congregations such as Damascus Ch and New St James Ch.
  31. 1967 Map of Shaw, 1968 Print
    1967 Map of Shaw, 1968 Print
    1967 Shaw
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi Delta's agricultural heartland is captured here in the late sixties, centered on the railroad town of Shaw. Genealogists and historians can trace the Old Indian Treaty Boundary and locate rural landmarks like Strangers Rest Cem and Choctaw.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1967 Map of Lobdell, 1968 Print
    1967 Map of Lobdell, 1968 Print
    1967 Lobdell
    1968 Print · USGS
    Bolivar County in the late sixties remained a landscape defined by its bayous and plantation-era boundaries. Genealogists and historians can trace the Illinois Central rail line through Lobdell, locating local landmarks like Rice Chapel and the Polk-Royal Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1967 Map of Duncan, 1968 Print
    1967 Map of Duncan, 1968 Print
    1967 Duncan
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Bolivar County Delta is captured in the late 1960s, showing a landscape defined by meandering bayous and the Illinois Central rail line. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous local landmarks like Sanders Cem and Niland Chapel.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1968 Map of Clarksdale
    1968 Map of Clarksdale
    1968 Clarksdale
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi Delta in the late sixties reveals a landscape shaped by the Sunflower River and rail industry. Genealogists can trace family roots at Pleasant Grove Cem, the Africa-Roundaway Sch, and rural landmarks like Morning Glory Ch.
  43. 1968 Map of Cleveland
    1968 Map of Cleveland
    1968 Cleveland
    1968 Print · USGS
    Bolivar and Sunflower counties are captured here in the late sixties, showing the intricate water and rail networks of the Mississippi Delta. Genealogists and local researchers can locate numerous community landmarks, including True Light Ch, Hillhouse Cem, and the small siding at O'Reilly.
  46. 1968 Map of Mound Bayou
    1968 Map of Mound Bayou
    1968 Mound Bayou
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi Delta's historic settlements and expansive agricultural lands are detailed here during the late sixties. Researchers can trace family roots through dozens of local landmarks like Mound Bayou, Indian Mounds, and the State Penal Farm.
  49. 1969 Map of Choctaw
    1969 Map of Choctaw
    1969 Choctaw
    1969 Print · USGS
    Bolivar County at the end of the 1960s reveals a Delta landscape shaped by complex bayou drainage and a dense network of country churches. Researchers can trace family sites near Stringtown and Meltonia or locate landmarks like the Gospel Temple and Indian Mound 26.
  52. 1969 Map of Pace, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Pace, 1971 Print
    1969 Pace
    1971 Print · USGS
    Bolivar County in the late sixties is a landscape of productive Delta farmland and small rural enclaves. Genealogists can trace family names and local history through numerous sites like Aycock Cem, Macedonia Ch, and the Pace Center Sch.
  55. 1969 Map of Beulah, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Beulah, 1971 Print
    1969 Beulah
    1971 Print · USGS
    Bolivar County at the end of the 1960s shows a landscape of river bends and rail-side towns. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Beulah, search for rural landmarks like Bethlehem Ch, or locate the Old Railroad Grade near Malvina.
  58. 1969 Map of Gunnison, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Gunnison, 1971 Print
    1969 Gunnison
    1971 Print · USGS
    Bolivar County at the close of the sixties reveals a landscape shaped by the Mississippi River and the traditions of the Delta. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations through numerous rural landmarks like Waxhaw, Gunnison Cem, and Shiloh Ch.
    2 unique versions available
  61. 1969 Map of Shelby, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Shelby, 1971 Print
    1969 Shelby
    1971 Print · USGS
    Bolivar County is captured here in the late sixties as a landscape of Delta bayous and railroad towns. Genealogists and local historians can locate many rural landmarks like St James Ch, Shelby Cem, and the Hollingsworth Landing Strips.
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