1950s Maps of Holmes County, Mississippi

Explore 12 historic maps of Holmes County from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — 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 Holmes County's landscape evolved across the 1950s, 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 1950s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Holmes County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Holmes County, MS maps

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  1. 1953 Map of Meridian, 1966 Print
    1953 Map of Meridian, 1966 Print
    1953 Meridian
    1966 Print · USGS
    East Central Mississippi and the Alabama borderlands are captured here during a period of steady growth and infrastructure expansion. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-town development along the Gulf Mobile & Ohio Railroad and find early settlements like Scooba, Pelahatchie, and De Kalb.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1953 Map of Greenwood, 1966 Print
    1953 Map of Greenwood, 1966 Print
    1953 Greenwood
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi Delta in the mid-fifties is captured here as a thriving network of river towns, railroads, and oxbow lakes. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Illinois Central Railroad and locate landmarks like the State Penal Farm and Greenville Air Force Base.
    5 unique versions available

  3. 1953 Map of West Point, 1973 Print
    1953 Map of West Point, 1973 Print
    1953 West Point
    1973 Print · USGS
    North-Central Mississippi and the Alabama borderlands are captured here during the mid-twentieth century as new reservoirs and national forests transformed the landscape. Researchers can trace the path of the Mississippi & Skuna Valley railroad or locate old landings along the Tombigbee River and Schooner Creek.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1954 Map of Mileston
    1954 Map of Mileston
    1954 Mileston
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Yazoo River Delta in the mid-1950s reveals a landscape shaped by massive flood control projects and deep-rooted river communities. Genealogists can trace family footprints through numerous rural landmarks like Holly Grove Ch & Cem, Jaketown, and the remote settlement of Pluto.

  5. 1955 Map of Jackson
    1955 Map of Jackson
    1955 Jackson
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Lower Mississippi Valley at the middle of the century reveals a landscape of deep river meanders and growing rail hubs. Genealogists and historians can trace the mid-century footprints of Vicksburg National Military Park, old river landings at Port Gibson, and the rail corridors of the Illinois Central Railroad.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1956 Map of Greenwood
    1956 Map of Greenwood
    1956 Greenwood
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi Delta in the mid-fifties is captured here during a period of significant military and agricultural activity. Researchers can trace the rail lines of the Illinois Central RR, find the Greenville Air Force Base, or locate the State Penal Farm.

  7. 1957 Map of Meridian
    1957 Map of Meridian
    1957 Meridian
    1957 Print · USGS
    East Central Mississippi and parts of Western Alabama come alive in the mid-1950s, centered on the transit hub of Meridian. Researchers can trace old rail lines like the Illinois Central and find historic sites such as the Choctaw Indian Reservation and Roosevelt State Park.

  8. 1957 Map of Lexington, 1960 Print
    1957 Map of Lexington, 1960 Print
    1957 Lexington
    1960 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Holmes County is captured here at a time when rural church-and-school hubs still anchored the Mississippi landscape. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Zion Hill Ch & Cem, Rose Bank Sch & Ch, and the rail junction at Gwin.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1957 Map of Seven Pines, 1965 Print
    1957 Map of Seven Pines, 1965 Print
    1957 Seven Pines
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Yazoo River bottomlands and Carroll County bluffs meet in the late fifties, showing a landscape defined by oxbow lakes and rural railroad towns. Genealogists can trace family names through dozens of upland sites like McMillian Cem and Harmony Ch & Cem.

  10. 1958 Map of West Point
    1958 Map of West Point
    1958 West Point
    1958 Print · USGS
    Northeastern Mississippi and western Alabama are shown in the late 1950s, highlighting a region defined by its river-and-rail economy. Researchers can trace family roots through numerous settlements like Artesia and Vardaman or explore the corridor of the Tombigbee River.

  11. 1958 Map of Seven Pines
    1958 Map of Seven Pines
    1958 Seven Pines
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Yazoo River Delta meets the Carroll County hills in the late fifties, showcasing a landscape of oxbow lakes and upland ridges. Researchers can locate Indian Mounds, the Greenwood Air Base, and numerous country churches like Shiloh Ch & Cem.

  12. 1958 Map of Lexington
    1958 Map of Lexington
    1958 Lexington
    1958 Print · USGS
    Holmes County in the late fifties shows the intricate delta lowlands meeting the bluff hills near the county seat. Genealogists can trace family names at numerous integrated community sites like Hickory Springs and Sweetwater.

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