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1900s (20th Century) Maps of Petal, Mississippi

Explore 10 historic maps of Petal from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Petal's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1900s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Petal's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.

Petal, 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
  4. 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
  7. 1963 Map of Barrontown, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Barrontown, 1964 Print
    1963 Barrontown
    1964 Print · USGS
    The rural piney woods at the junction of Jones, Forrest, and Perry Counties are documented here in the early 1960s. Genealogists and local historians can locate many family landmarks, from Macedonia Ch and Morriston to isolated burial sites like Barlow Cem.
    4 unique versions available
  10. 1964 Map of Carterville
    1964 Map of Carterville
    1964 Carterville
    1964 Print · USGS
    Forrest County and the winding Leaf River basin are captured in the mid-1960s as rural settlements and river-valley industry coexisted. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Sunrise Sch, Pine Grove Cem, and the tracks of the Bonhomie and Hattiesburg Southern Railroad.
    5 unique versions available
  13. 1964 Map of Hattiesburg, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Hattiesburg, 1965 Print
    1964 Hattiesburg
    1965 Print · USGS
    Hattiesburg flourished as a vital railway and educational crossroads in the mid-1960s. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of the University of Southern Mississippi and find vanished sites like Dixie Pine and Bonhomie.
    4 unique versions available
  16. 1965 Map of Eastabuchie, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Eastabuchie, 1966 Print
    1965 Eastabuchie
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Leaf River valley in the mid-sixties reveals a landscape of rural settlements and growing broadcast infrastructure along the Forrest and Jones county line. Genealogists can trace family names at Heidelberg Cem or Old Leeville Cem and locate community hubs like New Zion Ch and Eastabuchie.
    4 unique versions available
  19. 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
  22. 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.
  25. 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.
  28. 1996 Map of Hattiesburg, 2000 Print
    1996 Map of Hattiesburg, 2000 Print
    1996 Hattiesburg
    2000 Print · USGS
    Hattiesburg and the neighboring community of Petal are shown in the mid-nineties during a period of steady institutional and suburban growth. Researchers can locate family landmarks like B'nai Israel Cem, trace the Illinois Central Gulf RR, or study the University of Southern Mississippi campus.
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