Old Maps of Sanford, Mississippi for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 11 historic maps of Sanford. 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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Sanford, MS maps

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  1. 1953 Map of Hattiesburg, 1965 Print
    1953 Map of Hattiesburg, 1965 Print
    1953 Hattiesburg
    1965 Print · USGS
    South Mississippi and western Alabama are shown here during the mid-twentieth century as the timber and rail industries shaped the region. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Mississippi Central and locate rural centers such as Magee, Richton, and Mount Vernon.
    4 unique versions available

  2. 1958 Map of Hattiesburg
    1958 Map of Hattiesburg
    1958 Hattiesburg
    1958 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Mississippi's timber and rail networks are at their peak during the late fifties, centered on the growing hubs of Hattiesburg and Laurel. Researchers can trace old family landmarks like Sims Chapel, the Busbey Game Refuge, and the vanished stops along the Mississippi Central railroad.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1965 Map of Sanford, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Sanford, 1966 Print
    1965 Sanford
    1966 Print · USGS
    In the mid-sixties, the confluence of Bowie Creek and Okatoma Creek anchored a rural landscape of dispersed settlements and rail-side hamlets. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Byrd Cem and Lott Cem near the Illinois Central line.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1984 Map of Hattiesburg
    1984 Map of Hattiesburg
    1984 Hattiesburg
    1984 Print · USGS
    South Mississippi’s Pine Belt is seen here in the mid-eighties, showing the region as a hub of timber production and petroleum extraction. Trace the rail lines of the Illinois Central Gulf RR through old settlements like Richton or the energy developments at the Heidelberg Oil Field.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1984 Map of Hattiesburg
    1984 Map of Hattiesburg
    1984 Hattiesburg
    1984 Print · USGS
    South Mississippi’s timber and military heartland comes into focus during the mid-eighties, centering on the hub of Hattiesburg and the winding Pearl River. Researchers can trace the rail lines of the Illinois Central Gulf through old towns like Bassfield and Sumrall, or locate rural landmarks like Society Hill Ch.

  6. 1994 Map of Hattiesburg, 1995 Print
    1994 Map of Hattiesburg, 1995 Print
    1994 Hattiesburg
    1995 Print · USGS
    South-central Mississippi's river valleys and timberlands are seen here in the mid-1990s as the region's transport network matured. Researchers can trace rural lineages through sites like Old Pioneer Cem and Spring Cottage or explore the vast Camp Shelby Military Reservation.

  7. 2012 Map of Sanford, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Sanford, 2012 Print
    2012 Sanford
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Sanford, including Hattiesburg, Lux, and other nearby areas

  8. 2015 Map of Sanford, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Sanford, 2015 Print
    2015 Sanford
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Sanford, including Hattiesburg, Lux, and other nearby areas

  9. 2018 Map of Sanford, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Sanford, 2018 Print
    2018 Sanford
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Sanford, including Hattiesburg, Lux, and other nearby areas

  10. 2020 Map of Sanford, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Sanford, 2020 Print
    2020 Sanford
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Sanford, including Hattiesburg, Lux, and other nearby areas

  11. 2024 Map of Sanford, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Sanford, 2024 Print
    2024 Sanford
    2024 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the Okatoma Creek and Bouie River defines this landscape where four Mississippi counties meet. Local historians can trace ancestral sites like Byrd Cem, Rawls Springs Baptist Church, and the settlement of Sanford.

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