Old Maps of Durham, Mississippi for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 12 historic maps of Durham. 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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Durham, MS maps

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  1. 1935 Map of Clarksdale
    1935 Map of Clarksdale
    1935 Clarksdale
    1935 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi Delta's cotton country is captured here in the mid-1930s as the rail-and-river economy flourished. Genealogists can locate numerous rural landmarks like the Rosenwald Sch, Stoverville, and old church sites such as Beautiful Zion Ch.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1939 Map of Clarksdale, 1943 Print
    1939 Map of Clarksdale, 1943 Print
    1939 Clarksdale
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi Delta's agricultural and social landscape is captured here during the late 1930s. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous local landmarks, including the Rosenwald Sch, Beautiful Zion Ch, and rural stations like Beverly Davenport Sta.

  3. 1948 Map of Helena
    1948 Map of Helena
    1948 Helena
    1948 Print · USGS
    Eastern Arkansas and the Mississippi Delta are captured here just after the war, showing a landscape defined by its great rivers and rail lines. Genealogists can trace family locations near Bemis Plantation, Helena, and smaller rail stops like Wheatley and Moro.

  4. 1950 Map of Helena
    1950 Map of Helena
    1950 Helena
    1950 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Phillips County and the surrounding Delta region are shown at a peak of rail and river commerce. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations through numerous rural communities like Old Austin, Cotton Plant, and West Helena, or follow the routes of the Missouri Pacific RR across Grand Prairie.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1955 Map of Helena, 1967 Print
    1955 Map of Helena, 1967 Print
    1955 Helena
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Arkansas Delta and Mississippi floodplains are captured here in the mid-fifties, during a period of expanding flood control and rail commerce. Researchers can trace the extensive Chicago Rock Island and Pacific RR lines and locate sites like the Arkansas State College Experimental Rice Farm or Friars Point.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1959 Map of Helena
    1959 Map of Helena
    1959 Helena
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Arkansas and Mississippi Delta regions are captured here in the late fifties, showing a landscape defined by the Mississippi River and the Grand Prairie. Genealogists and researchers can trace the rail networks of the Illinois Central RR and locate community landmarks like Helena and the White River National Wildlife Refuge.

  7. 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.

  8. 1967 Map of Clarksdale, 1968 Print
    1967 Map of Clarksdale, 1968 Print
    1967 Clarksdale
    1968 Print · USGS
    Clarksdale and the surrounding Delta flatlands are captured here in the late sixties, showing a landscape defined by the winding Sunflower River. Researchers can trace local institutions and small communities like Lyon and Hopson, alongside rural landmarks such as Hackberry Cem and New Hope Ch.

  9. 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.

  10. 1984 Map of Clarksdale, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Clarksdale, 1985 Print
    1984 Clarksdale
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi Delta in the 1980s shows a landscape defined by its great river meanders and a dense network of bayous and rail lines. Researchers can trace the path of the Illinois Central Gulf through Clarksdale or locate river landmarks like Moon Lake and Friars Point.

  11. 1990 Map of Clarksdale, 1991 Print
    1990 Map of Clarksdale, 1991 Print
    1990 Clarksdale
    1991 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi Delta in the 1990s remained a landscape of river-driven commerce and small-town resilience. Researchers can trace the path of the Illinois Central Railroad through settlements like Clarksdale, Friars Point, and Alligator.

  12. 2024 Map of Clarksdale, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Clarksdale, 2024 Print
    2024 Clarksdale
    2024 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi Delta's agricultural and civic heart comes into focus during the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace local genealogy and land use across sites like the Coahoma County Courthouse, Beth Israel Cem, and Lyon.

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