Old Maps of DeSoto County, Mississippi for Metal Detecting
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DeSoto County, MS maps
(125)- 1908 Map of Lake Cormorant, 1961 Print
1908 Lake Cormorant1961 Print · USGSThe Mississippi Delta's shifting landscape is captured here in the early twentieth century, showing a world of river landings and new rail lines. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Lake Cormorant, Glover, and the Morning Star Church. - 1912 Map of Lake Cormorant
1912 Lake Cormorant1912 Print · USGSDeSoto County and the Mississippi-Tennessee border are shown here in the early twentieth century as the rail-and-river economy flourished. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Lake Cormorant, locate the Morning Star Church, and find river landings like Norfolk Landing.3 unique versions available - 1931 Map of Horseshoe Lake
1931 Horseshoe Lake1931 Print · USGSThe Mississippi Delta's shifting landscape is captured here in the early thirties, centered on the great oxbow of Horseshoe Lake. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named tracts like the Tucker Plantation and Seyppel Plantation, alongside rural landmarks like the Y M C A Camp and Robinsonville. - 1932 Map of Horn Lake
1932 Horn Lake1932 Print · USGSNorthwest Mississippi and the river border come alive in the 1930s as the rail lines and river landings shaped local life. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Howards Store, Bynums Chapel, and Sunrise Sch and Ch near the banks of Horn Lake.3 unique versions available - 1932 Map of Crenshaw, 1964 Print
1932 Crenshaw1964 Print · USGSNorthwest Mississippi in the early thirties reveals a complex network of Delta bayous and hill-country settlements. Genealogists can trace family roots through dozens of rural landmarks, from Cottonville Store to Brooks Chapel and the Longtown Sch. - 1935 Map of Crenshaw
1935 Crenshaw1935 Print · USGSNorthwest Mississippi in the mid-thirties was a landscape of intricate bayous and thriving rural communities tied to the rail and river. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous local landmarks like Cottonville Store, New Salem Ch, and Spring Hill Sch.2 unique versions available - 1935 Map of Horn Lake
1935 Horn Lake1935 Print · USGSThe Mississippi Delta and Tennessee borderlands meet here in the mid-1930s, showing a landscape of bluff-top farms and river-bottom bayous. Genealogists can trace family roots through dozens of local landmarks like Morning Star Ch, Eudora, and Sunrise Sch.2 unique versions available - 1939 Map of Horseshoe Lake, 1941 Print
1939 Horseshoe Lake1941 Print · USGSThe oxbows and plantations of the Mississippi delta are captured here in the late thirties as the river redefines state boundaries. Genealogists can locate named homesteads and community centers like the Abbey Leatherman Plantation, Robinsonville, and the Hopewell Sch & Ch.2 unique versions available - 1944 Map of Senatobia, 1946 Print
1944 Senatobia1946 Print · USGSNorthwest Mississippi at the end of the war reveals a landscape of rural school-churches and new reservoirs. Genealogists can trace family roots at the Wright Fam Cem, Lashures Sch & Cem, or the Bethlehem African Ch near the Illinois Central line.3 unique versions available - 1944 Map of Hernando, 1946 Print
1944 Hernando1946 Print · USGSDeSoto County communities and the rising waters of the Arkabutla Reservoir are documented here in the mid-1940s. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Betts Sch Ch & Cemetery, the Drain Family Cem, and old schools in Cockrum or Lewisburg.3 unique versions available - 1948 Map of Helena
1948 Helena1948 Print · USGSEastern 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. - 1948 Map of Byhalia
1948 Byhalia1948 Print · USGSMarshall County in the late 1940s is captured here as a thriving network of small settlements and rail-side towns. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations through numerous rural landmarks like Shelby Ch & Cem, Red Banks, and the Marshall Inst Ch.3 unique versions available - 1950 Map of Helena
1950 Helena1950 Print · USGSMid-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 - 1954 Map of Horseshoe Lake
1954 Horseshoe Lake1954 Print · USGSThe Mississippi Delta riverfront in the 1950s was a landscape of expansive plantations and river landings. Genealogists can trace family names and community hubs through features like Snowden Plantation, Rosenwald Sch, and Penton Ch & Cem.2 unique versions available - 1955 Map of Helena, 1967 Print
1955 Helena1967 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1956 Map of Tupelo, 1967 Print
1956 Tupelo1967 Print · USGSNortheast Mississippi and parts of Tennessee and Alabama are shown here during the mid-fifties, a time of major reservoir construction and forestry management. Researchers can trace the St Louis-San Francisco RR through Tupelo or locate historic sites like Tishomingo State Park and the University.2 unique versions available - 1958 Map of Tupelo
1958 Tupelo1958 Print · USGSNortheast Mississippi and neighboring Alabama and Tennessee appear here during the late fifties as a region defined by new reservoirs and historic rail lines. Genealogists can trace family locations near Sardis Lake, Woodall Mountain, and the St Louis-San Francisco Ry. - 1959 Map of Helena
1959 Helena1959 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1960 Map of Helena
1960 Helena1960 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1960 Map of Horseshoe Lake, 1963 Print
1960 Horseshoe Lake1963 Print · USGSCrittenden and Tunica counties are shown in the early sixties as a patchwork of Delta plantations and river landings. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Joe Beck Plantation, Happy Ch & Cem, and local schoolhouses like Snowden Sch.2 unique versions available - 1961 Map of Horn Lake, 1978 Print
1961 Horn Lake1978 Print · USGSDeSoto County and the Mississippi River bottoms are captured here in the early sixties as rural life centered on the river and rail lines. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Howard Plantation, Lakeside Cem, and numerous country churches like New Hope Ch. - 1963 Map of Crenshaw, 1965 Print
1963 Crenshaw1965 Print · USGSNorthwest Mississippi in the early sixties reveals a landscape of delta lowlands and upland reservoirs where the Illinois Central rail line connects small rural hubs. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Brooks Chapel, Kelley's Crossing, and the small community of Strayhorn. - 1971 Map of Byhalia, 1973 Print
1971 Byhalia1973 Print · USGSByhalia and its rural surrounds in the early 1970s show a landscape of railroad-driven growth and traditional southern church communities. Local researchers can pinpoint family burial sites at Watkins Cem or trace the old rail corridor of the St Louis - San Francisco through Coal Oil Corner. - 1971 Map of Byhalia NW, 1973 Print
1971 Byhalia NW1973 Print · USGSThe Tennessee-Mississippi borderlands appear in the early 1970s as a landscape of small rural settlements and winding river bottoms. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Handy Corner, McGehee Cem, and the St Louis San Francisco rail line.2 unique versions available - 1975 Map of Senatobia NW, 1976 Print
1975 Senatobia NW1976 Print · USGSNorthern Tate County comes into focus in the mid-1970s as a landscape of river bottoms and expanding towns. Trace the winding Coldwater River and early residential growth in Coldwater and Senatobia.
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