Old Maps of West Point, Mississippi for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 14 historic maps of West Point. 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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West Point, MS maps

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  1. 1953 Map of West Point, 1973 Print
    1953 Map of West Point, 1973 Print
    1953 West Point
    1973 Print · USGS
    North-Central Mississippi and the Alabama borderlands are captured here during the mid-twentieth century as new reservoirs and national forests transformed the landscape. Researchers can trace the path of the Mississippi & Skuna Valley railroad or locate old landings along the Tombigbee River and Schooner Creek.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1958 Map of West Point
    1958 Map of West Point
    1958 West Point
    1958 Print · USGS
    Northeastern Mississippi and western Alabama are shown in the late 1950s, highlighting a region defined by its river-and-rail economy. Researchers can trace family roots through numerous settlements like Artesia and Vardaman or explore the corridor of the Tombigbee River.

  3. 1959 Map of West Point, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of West Point, 1960 Print
    1959 West Point
    1960 Print · USGS
    Clay County and the surrounding Black Prairie region appear here in the late fifties, centered on the rail junction at West Point. Researchers can trace rural lineages through numerous family-named landmarks and local sites like Holmes Jr College, Sandy Clay Sch, and the Town Creek Ch Cem.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1963 Map of West Point
    1963 Map of West Point
    1963 West Point
    1963 Print · USGS
    Eastern Mississippi and western Alabama are captured in the early sixties as industrial centers and rail lines connected the Black Prairie to the hills. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named watercourses and the early footprints of Starkville, Columbus, and the Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1982 Map of West Point, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of West Point, 1983 Print
    1982 West Point
    1983 Print · USGS
    Eastern Mississippi and western Alabama are captured in the early eighties as the river-and-rail economy evolved. Trace family roots and old township lines near West Point, Columbus Air Force Base, and the historic Natchez Trace Parkway.

  6. 1984 Map of West Point
    1984 Map of West Point
    1984 West Point
    1984 Print · USGS
    North-Central Mississippi in the mid-eighties shows a landscape defined by massive water management projects and dense timberlands. Researchers can trace the legacy of rural settlements like Geeslin Corner or the rail corridors of the Illinois Central Gulf RR near Grenada Lake.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1987 Map of West Point
    1987 Map of West Point
    1987 West Point
    1987 Print · USGS
    West Point and the surrounding river bottoms of Clay County appear here in the late eighties during a period of steady growth. Genealogists can trace family landmarks and local institutions from Lindsey Chapel and Muldrow to the sprawling grounds of Greenwood Cem.

  8. 1987 Map of Waverly
    1987 Map of Waverly
    1987 Waverly
    1987 Print · USGS
    The rural borderlands of Clay and Lowndes counties are captured here in the late eighties, just north of the recently formed Columbus Lake. Genealogists and local historians can trace family ties through Tibbee Cem, Lee Cem, and several country churches like Shady Grove Ch.

  9. 1987 Map of Strong
    1987 Map of Strong
    1987 Strong
    1987 Print · USGS
    The Tombigbee River valley in the late eighties shows a landscape of traditional settlements and modern engineering projects. Genealogists can trace family sites like Strong Cem and Mt Zion Ch alongside the newly formed Columbus Lake.

  10. 1987 Map of Muldon
    1987 Map of Muldon
    1987 Muldon
    1987 Print · USGS
    Clay and Monroe Counties in the late eighties show a landscape of energy production and rural community. Genealogists can trace family roots at Le Noir Cem and Siloam Cems or locate old pulpits like New Hope Ch.

  11. 2024 Map of Muldon, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Muldon, 2024 Print
    2024 Muldon
    2024 Print · USGS
    Clay and Monroe counties meet here in northern Mississippi, where the rural crossroads of Muldon transitions into the northern reaches of West Point. Family history researchers can trace local roots through numerous sites including Le Noir Cem, Third Union Cem, and the Payne Chapel Cem.

  12. 2024 Map of Waverly, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Waverly, 2024 Print
    2024 Waverly
    2024 Print · USGS
    This Mississippi survey captures the landscape of Clay and Lowndes counties in the modern era as they border the Tombigbee waterway system. Researchers can locate numerous family burial grounds like Pooles Cem and trace the drainage patterns of Tibbee Creek and Catalpa Creek.

  13. 2024 Map of West Point, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of West Point, 2024 Print
    2024 West Point
    2024 Print · USGS
    West Point and the surrounding prairies of Clay and Oktibbeha Counties are documented here in detail during the early twenty-first century. Researchers can locate ancestral sites at Mayhew Mission Cem or trace the early river crossings at Dicks Ferry and Lyons Bluff.

  14. 2024 Map of Strong, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Strong, 2024 Print
    2024 Strong
    2024 Print · USGS
    The river-and-rail corridor north of West Point comes alive in this survey of the Monroe and Clay County line. Genealogists and historians can trace family burial grounds like Walker Cem and Vinton Cem or locate the historic crossing at Vinton Ferry.

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