Old Maps of Petal, Mississippi for Genealogy
Trace your family roots with 30 historic maps of Petal. These high-res maps reveal old neighborhoods, homesites, landmarks, and streets — helping you uncover where your ancestors lived and how the area evolved over time.
- Explore historic neighborhoods: Identify where your relatives may have lived in the 1800s or 1900s.
- Compare maps over time: Trace the changes in streets, buildings, and landmarks for multi-generational research.
- Perfect for genealogy & ancestry research: Used by family historians and researchers to map out lineage and migration.
These maps are an incredible resource for exploring your personal connection to Petal's past.
Petal, MS maps
(30)- 1953 Map of Hattiesburg, 1965 Print
1953 Hattiesburg1965 Print · USGSSouth 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 - 1958 Map of Hattiesburg
1958 Hattiesburg1958 Print · USGSSoutheastern 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 - 1963 Map of Barrontown, 1964 Print
1963 Barrontown1964 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1964 Map of Carterville
1964 Carterville1964 Print · USGSForrest 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 - 1964 Map of Hattiesburg, 1965 Print
1964 Hattiesburg1965 Print · USGSHattiesburg 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 - 1965 Map of Eastabuchie, 1966 Print
1965 Eastabuchie1966 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1984 Map of Hattiesburg
1984 Hattiesburg1984 Print · USGSSouth 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 - 1984 Map of Hattiesburg
1984 Hattiesburg1984 Print · USGSSouth 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. - 1994 Map of Hattiesburg, 1995 Print
1994 Hattiesburg1995 Print · USGSSouth-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. - 1996 Map of Hattiesburg, 2000 Print
1996 Hattiesburg2000 Print · USGSHattiesburg 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. - 2012 Map of Eastabuchie, 2012 Print
2012 Eastabuchie2012 Print · USGSThe Pine Belt region north of Hattiesburg is documented here in the early twenty-first century, showing a landscape shaped by the Leaf River. Genealogists can locate numerous burial sites such as Edmonson Cem and Fairchild Cem, while tracing the rural footprints of Eastabuchie and Providence. - 2012 Map of Carterville, 2012 Print
2012 Carterville2012 Print · USGSForrest County at the beginning of the 2010s shows a landscape of growing rural communities and river lowlands. Local historians can trace the development of Carterville, Sunrise, and Corinth, or locate ancestral sites like Grant Cem and Hillcrest Cem. - 2012 Map of Hattiesburg, 2012 Print
2012 Hattiesburg2012 Print · USGSHattiesburg and the surrounding Forrest County landscape are shown here during a period of significant suburban and institutional development. Researchers can trace the footprint of the University of Southern Mississippi campus or locate family names at Roseland Park Cem and Highland Cem. - 2012 Map of Barrontown, 2012 Print
2012 Barrontown2012 Print · USGSEastern Forrest County is captured here in the early 2010s, showing a rural landscape defined by the Tallahala Cr basin and small forest-bound communities. Local historians can trace family roots through several landmarks like Morriston Cem, Barlow Cem, and the Petal Lookout Tower. - 2015 Map of Hattiesburg, 2015 Print
2015 Hattiesburg2015 Print · USGSHattiesburg and its surrounding suburbs are shown in great detail during the mid-2010s, capturing the city's role as a major university and transit hub. Researchers can trace the boundaries of historic neighborhoods and cemeteries like Pine Ridge Cem, locate the Univ of Southern Mississippi campus, and see the layout of Palmers Crossing. - 2015 Map of Carterville, 2015 Print
2015 Carterville2015 Print · USGSThe outskirts of Hattiesburg in the mid-2010s reveal a landscape of rural communities and river basins. Researchers can trace local heritage through numerous cemeteries and settlements like Carterville, Sunrise, and the Bobby L Chain Municipal Airport. - 2015 Map of Barrontown, 2015 Print
2015 Barrontown2015 Print · USGSForrest and Perry County settlements appear in high detail during the mid-2010s as they follow the banks of Tallahala Creek. Researchers can pinpoint family history sites at Morriston Cem, Union Cem, or Jordan Cem and trace the paths of Old Richton Rd. - 2015 Map of Eastabuchie, 2015 Print
2015 Eastabuchie2015 Print · USGSThe border of Jones and Forrest counties is documented here in the mid-2010s, showcasing the rural communities and river valleys north of Hattiesburg. Researchers can locate numerous family burial grounds such as Old Leeville Cem and Knight Cem, or trace the settlement patterns of Eastabuchie and Eatonville. - 2018 Map of Hattiesburg, 2018 Print
2018 Hattiesburg2018 Print · USGSHattiesburg and the neighboring city of Petal are shown in extensive detail during their twenty-first-century expansion. Local researchers can trace the grounds of the Univ of Southern Mississippi, locate historic burial sites like B'nai Israel Cem, and follow the banks of the Leaf River. - 2018 Map of Eastabuchie, 2018 Print
2018 Eastabuchie2018 Print · USGSForrest and Jones Counties are shown here during a period of modern expansion along the river corridors north of the Hattiesburg area. Researchers can locate numerous local burial sites like Heidelberg Cem and Knight Cem or trace the lands around Eastabuchie and Eatonville Flat. - 2018 Map of Carterville, 2018 Print
2018 Carterville2018 Print · USGSThe Hattiesburg and Petal area comes into focus here during a period of modern expansion along the Leaf River. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through several landmarks, including Hillcrest Cem, Pine Grove, and the Hattiesburg Bobby L Chain Municipal Airport. - 2018 Map of Barrontown, 2018 Print
2018 Barrontown2018 Print · USGSThe intersection of Forrest, Jones, and Perry Counties comes into focus in this late twenty-first-century survey of the Mississippi Pine Belt. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous burial grounds like Morriston Cem, Walters Cem, and Barlow Cem. - 2020 Map of Eastabuchie, 2020 Print
2020 Eastabuchie2020 Print · USGSNorth of Hattiesburg in 2020, the convergence of the Bowie River and Leaf River defines a landscape of rural communities and regional infrastructure. Researchers can trace family history through numerous local sites including Eastabuchie Cem, Shady Grove Cem, and Old Leeville Cem. - 2020 Map of Carterville, 2020 Print
2020 Carterville2020 Print · USGSHattiesburg and Petal appear at the turn of the decade, showing the development of this river-bound corridor in southern Mississippi. Genealogists can trace family locations near Hillcrest Cem, while researchers can locate the Bobby L Chain Municipal Airport and Leaf River crossings. - 2020 Map of Barrontown, 2020 Print
2020 Barrontown2020 Print · USGSSoutheast Mississippi at the start of the 2020s shows a landscape deeply defined by its creek-bottom geography and rural family settlements. Researchers can locate numerous local burial grounds like Morriston Cem and Odoms Cem near Barrontown and Macedonia.
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