Old Maps of West, Mississippi for Metal Detecting
Plan your next treasure hunt with 12 historic maps of West. 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 West.
West, MS maps
(12)- 1953 Map of West Point, 1973 Print1953 West Point1973 Print · USGSNorth-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
- 1958 Map of West Point1958 West Point1958 Print · USGSNortheastern 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.
- 1963 Map of West Point1963 West Point1963 Print · USGSEastern Mississippi and western Alabama are captured in the early sixties as industrial centers and rail lines connected the Black Prairie to the hills. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named watercourses and the early footprints of Starkville, Columbus, and the Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge.2 unique versions available
- 1964 Map of West, 1965 Print1964 West1965 Print · USGSCentral Mississippi hill country and river bottomlands come alive in the 1960s. Genealogists can trace family names through landmarks like Whellin Cem, Brister Cem, and rural congregations at Liberty Hill Ch.2 unique versions available
- 1966 Map of Durant, 1967 Print1966 Durant1967 Print · USGSMid-century Holmes County is captured here during a time of steady rail commerce and established rural settlements. Family historians can locate dozens of church-and-cemetery sites such as Bethesda Chapel Cem, Owens Wells, and the Old Indian Treaty Boundary.
- 1984 Map of Kosciusko1984 Kosciusko1984 Print · USGSCentral Mississippi in the mid-eighties shows a landscape of timberlands and rural crossroads anchored by Kosciusko. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous country parishes like Bethany Ch and Zion Ch or the path of the Illinois Central Gulf railroad.3 unique versions available
- 1984 Map of West Point1984 West Point1984 Print · USGSNorth-Central Mississippi in the mid-eighties shows a landscape defined by massive water management projects and dense timberlands. Researchers can trace the legacy of rural settlements like Geeslin Corner or the rail corridors of the Illinois Central Gulf RR near Grenada Lake.3 unique versions available
- 2012 Map of West, 2012 Print2012 West2012 Print · USGSCovers West, including Edsville, Hoffman, and other nearby areas
- 2015 Map of West, 2015 Print2015 West2015 Print · USGSCovers West, including Edsville, Hoffman, and other nearby areas
- 2018 Map of West, 2018 Print2018 West2018 Print · USGSCovers West, including Edsville, Hoffman, and other nearby areas
- 2020 Map of West, 2020 Print2020 West2020 Print · USGSCovers West, including Edsville, Hoffman, and other nearby areas
- 2024 Map of West, 2024 Print2024 West2024 Print · USGSIn the early 2020s, the area around West and Hoffman remains a landscape defined by the Big Black River and family history. Researchers can trace dozens of rural burial sites like West Cem and Brister Cem alongside old routes like Old Wheeling Rd.
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