1980s Maps of Jackson County, Mississippi

Explore 20 historic maps of Jackson County from the 1980s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1980s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

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Jackson County, MS maps

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  1. 1982 Map of Three Rivers
    1982 Map of Three Rivers
    1982 Three Rivers
    1982 Print · USGS
    Coastal Mississippi river country comes into focus in the early eighties, where the Pascagoula River meanders through dense wetlands. Researchers can trace family sites at Davis Chapel Cem and Melody Lane Ch, or locate local landmarks like Cumbest Bluff.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1982 Map of Gautier South
    1982 Map of Gautier South
    1982 Gautier South
    1982 Print · USGS
    Gautier and the Jackson County shoreline are captured in the early eighties as the community expanded near the water's edge. Researchers can trace local landmarks like Shepard State Park, the Jr High Sch, and the winding path of Graveline Bayou.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1982 Map of Hurley
    1982 Map of Hurley
    1982 Hurley
    1982 Print · USGS
    Crossing the Mississippi-Alabama border in the early eighties, this survey captures the rural landscape of Jackson and George Counties. You can trace family roots through Tanners Chapel, locate the Coleman Cem, and follow the winding Es Catawpa River past Red Bluff.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1982 Map of White Plains
    1982 Map of White Plains
    1982 White Plains
    1982 Print · USGS
    Harrison County in the early eighties is shown as a vast timberland and conservation district at the junction of two major wildlife territories. Genealogists and local historians can pinpoint the Walden Cem and Krohn Cem or trace the winding course of the Tchoutacabouffa River.

  5. 1982 Map of Beatrice
    1982 Map of Beatrice
    1982 Beatrice
    1982 Print · USGS
    Stone County and the neighboring pine forests are captured here in the early 1980s as centers of timber and wildlife management. Researchers can trace rural genealogy at Walker Cem and Ramsey Chapel, or locate the old University Lookout Tower and the settlement of Beatrice.

  6. 1982 Map of Harleston
    1982 Map of Harleston
    1982 Harleston
    1982 Print · USGS
    Jackson County at the start of the 1980s reveals a landscape defined by the Pascagoula river bottomlands and rural crossroads. Trace family history through Old Americus Steede Cem, Johnson Chapel, and the community at Hurley.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1982 Map of Vancleave
    1982 Map of Vancleave
    1982 Vancleave
    1982 Print · USGS
    Coastal Jackson County comes to life in the early 1980s as the community of Vancleave expands near the Pascagoula River. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots at Ladner Cem, find old river access at McCall Landing, or locate several country churches like Magnolia Ch.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1982 Map of Biloxi
    1982 Map of Biloxi
    1982 Biloxi
    1982 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi and Alabama coastlines are captured in the early eighties as industrial hubs and wildlife refuges shaped the shoreline. Trace maritime and military history through Fort Morgan, Keesler Air Force Base, and the barrier islands of Gulf Islands National Seashore.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1982 Map of Pascagoula South
    1982 Map of Pascagoula South
    1982 Pascagoula South
    1982 Print · USGS
    Pascagoula and Gautier sit at the heart of the Mississippi coast's maritime industry in the early eighties. Genealogists and historians can trace neighborhood growth through sites like Memorial Gardens Cem, the large Shipbuilding Plant, and Sacred Heart Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1982 Map of Latimer
    1982 Map of Latimer
    1982 Latimer
    1982 Print · USGS
    As the timber and wildlife management areas of Jackson County were being formalized in the early eighties, this area remained a patchwork of rural homesteads and forest. You can trace family history through several local landmarks including Bethel Hill Cem, Seymour Cem, and the House of Prayer Tabernacle.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1982 Map of Vestry
    1982 Map of Vestry
    1982 Vestry
    1982 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Mississippi at the start of the 1980s reveals a landscape defined by expansive timberlands and small rural communities. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations through sites like Byrd Cem, Red Creek Ch, and the settlement of Vestry.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1982 Map of Easen Hill, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Easen Hill, 1983 Print
    1982 Easen Hill
    1983 Print · USGS
    Jackson and George Counties are shown in the early 1980s, revealing a landscape defined by the winding Pascagoula River. Researchers can locate rural landmarks like Cain Cem, Holly Landing, and the path of the Old Railroad Grade.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1982 Map of Big Point, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Big Point, 1983 Print
    1982 Big Point
    1983 Print · USGS
    Coastal plains and river bottomlands meet along the Mississippi-Alabama border in the early eighties, where the Escatawpa River carves through dense swamps. Researchers can locate community anchors like Temple Church and Forts Lake Cemetery or trace old river access points at Galloway Landing.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1982 Map of Horn Island East, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Horn Island East, 1983 Print
    1982 Horn Island East
    1983 Print · USGS
    The barrier islands of Jackson County appear here in the early eighties as part of a protected coastal wilderness. Maritime researchers can trace the navigational Channel and Lights marking the deep waters of Horn Island Pass near Horn Island.
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1982 Map of Pascagoula North, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Pascagoula North, 1983 Print
    1982 Pascagoula North
    1983 Print · USGS
    The coastal marshlands and river junctions north of the Gulf appear in high detail during the early eighties. Genealogists can trace family names at Mormon Cem and Griffin Cem, while tracing the development of Escatawpa and the Louisville and Nashville rail line.

  16. 1982 Map of Horn Island West, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Horn Island West, 1983 Print
    1982 Horn Island West
    1983 Print · USGS
    Horn Island is documented here in the early eighties as a critical barrier within the Gulf Islands National Seashore. Researchers can trace the exact locations of coastal markers like the Flowing Well, the Gaging Station Pier, and the solitary Chimney on the island.
    2 unique versions available

  17. 1982 Map of Gautier North, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Gautier North, 1983 Print
    1982 Gautier North
    1983 Print · USGS
    Jackson County coastal life is seen here in the early eighties as conservation efforts and suburban growth meet. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Taylor Cemetery, Spring Hill Church, and the winding Old Fort Bayou.
    3 unique versions available

  18. 1982 Map of Petit Bois Island, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Petit Bois Island, 1983 Print
    1982 Petit Bois Island
    1983 Print · USGS
    The barrier island landscape of the Mississippi coast is captured here in the early eighties, showing the narrow stretch of Petit Bois Island. Maritime historians can trace the Horn Island Lighthouse and the state boundary line between Alabama and Mississippi.
    2 unique versions available

  19. 1984 Map of Mobile
    1984 Map of Mobile
    1984 Mobile
    1984 Print · USGS
    Mobile and its surrounding Gulf Coast backcountry appear in the mid-eighties as a hub of maritime industry and timber management. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of the riverfront near McDuffie Island or explore rural settlements like Lucedale and Chunchula.

  20. 1984 Map of Mobile
    1984 Map of Mobile
    1984 Mobile
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Gulf Coast at the height of the mid-eighties shows a landscape of rapid industrial growth and military significance. Researchers can trace the sprawling rail lines of the Illinois Central Gulf RR, locate the NASA Test Facility, or study the barrier island chain from Cat Island to Petit Bois Island.
    3 unique versions available

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