Old Maps of Dixie, Mississippi for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 7 historic maps of Dixie. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

  • Locate forgotten sites: Uncover places like long-lost settlements, abandoned rail lines, or gathering spots.
  • Plan better hunts: Use map overlays combined with LiDAR or satellite views to narrow in on historically rich areas.
  • Made for detectorists: Thousands of hobbyists use these maps to discover relics, coins, and hidden history.

Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Dixie.


Dixie, 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 Dixie, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Dixie, 1966 Print
    1965 Dixie
    1966 Print · USGS
    Forrest and Lamar Counties are captured here in the mid-sixties, a time of transition between traditional rail routes and new interstate interchanges. Local historians can trace family roots through sites like Dixie Cem, Whites Chapel, and the Mineral Springs Church.
    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. 2024 Map of Dixie, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Dixie, 2024 Print
    2024 Dixie
    2024 Print · USGS
    The rural southern outskirts of Hattiesburg are captured in this modern survey of Forrest and Lamar counties. Researchers can pinpoint the Dixie Baptist Church and several community burial grounds including Clark Cem and Mineral Springs Cem among the local creek systems.

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