Old Maps of Prentiss, Mississippi for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Prentiss with 17 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Prentiss has changed over the decades.


Prentiss, 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

  2. 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

  3. 1970 Map of Prentiss West, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Prentiss West, 1972 Print
    1970 Prentiss West
    1972 Print · USGS
    Jefferson Davis County at the start of the 1970s shows a landscape of small settlements and rural industries. Trace the rail-and-river economy through the Illinois Central corridor, locating Williams Sch, Silver Creek, and Bethany Ch.

  4. 1970 Map of Prentiss East, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Prentiss East, 1972 Print
    1970 Prentiss East
    1972 Print · USGS
    Jefferson Davis County comes to life in the early seventies as the rail line connects rural communities and local congregations. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like McPhail Cem and Taylor Cem, or trace the grounds of the Prentiss Institute.

  5. 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

  6. 1984 Map of Laurel
    1984 Map of Laurel
    1984 Laurel
    1984 Print · USGS
    Central Mississippi in the mid-eighties shows a landscape of timberlands and river valleys anchored by the growth of Laurel. Genealogists can trace family names near Oak Grove Ch, rural School sites, and settlements along the Illinois Central Gulf RR.

  7. 1994 Map of Laurel
    1994 Map of Laurel
    1994 Laurel
    1994 Print · USGS
    The piney woods of south-central Mississippi come into focus in the 1990s, centered on the timber and industrial hub of Laurel. Genealogists and researchers can trace the rural landscape between Collins and Bay Springs or locate homesites near Ellisville and Magee.

  8. 2012 Map of Prentiss West, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Prentiss West, 2012 Print
    2012 Prentiss West
    2012 Print · USGS
    Jefferson Davis County shows its deep-rooted family history during the early 2010s, documented through a landscape of rural crossroads and cemeteries. Genealogists can trace local lineages through sites like Armstrong Cem, South Pleasant Hill Cem, and the community of Whitesand.

  9. 2012 Map of Prentiss East, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Prentiss East, 2012 Print
    2012 Prentiss East
    2012 Print · USGS
    Jefferson Davis County settlement and rural life are detailed here during the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace family history through numerous burial sites like Dublin Cem and Saint Elizabeth Cem or locate the Jefferson Davis Lookout Tower near Carson.

  10. 2015 Map of Prentiss East, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Prentiss East, 2015 Print
    2015 Prentiss East
    2015 Print · USGS
    Jefferson Davis County comes into focus during the mid-2010s, centered on the town of Prentiss and the surrounding rural communities. Genealogists can trace a remarkable number of local burial sites like Dublin Cem, Saint Elizabeth Cem, and Clear Springs Cem nestled along the banks of Jaybird Creek.

  11. 2015 Map of Prentiss West, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Prentiss West, 2015 Print
    2015 Prentiss West
    2015 Print · USGS
    Jefferson Davis County comes into focus in this mid-2010s survey, centered on the town of Prentiss and its surrounding rural communities. Genealogists can trace family locations near numerous burial sites like Patterson-Garner-Loftin Cem, Lucas Cem, and Progress Cem.

  12. 2018 Map of Prentiss West, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Prentiss West, 2018 Print
    2018 Prentiss West
    2018 Print · USGS
    The western reaches of Jefferson Davis County are documented here in the late twenty-teens, showing the rural landscape around Prentiss. Family historians can locate numerous burial grounds like Patterson-Garnier-Loftin Cemetery and Stamps Cemetery.

  13. 2018 Map of Prentiss East, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Prentiss East, 2018 Print
    2018 Prentiss East
    2018 Print · USGS
    Jefferson Davis County in the late 2010s shows a landscape of enduring rural communities and family landholdings. Researchers can locate numerous ancestral sites including Dublin Cem, Mt Zion Ch, and the waters of Jefferson Davis Lake.

  14. 2020 Map of Prentiss East, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Prentiss East, 2020 Print
    2020 Prentiss East
    2020 Print · USGS
    Jefferson Davis County in 2020 remains a landscape of rural crossroads and community heritage. Researchers can trace family history through a remarkable number of local burial sites, including Prentiss Cem, Magee Cem, and the Saint Elizabeth Cem.

  15. 2020 Map of Prentiss West, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Prentiss West, 2020 Print
    2020 Prentiss West
    2020 Print · USGS
    Jefferson Davis County and the western edge of Prentiss are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace dozens of family and community landmarks, from Mount Olive Cem and Patterson-Garner-Loftin Cem to rural centers like Whitesand and Lucas.

  16. 2024 Map of Prentiss East, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Prentiss East, 2024 Print
    2024 Prentiss East
    2024 Print · USGS
    The rural landscape of Jefferson Davis County is documented here in the early twenty-first century, centered on the county seat of Prentiss. Researchers can trace numerous family burial grounds and local landmarks, from Antioch Cem to the Hollis Day Creek Missionary Baptist Church.

  17. 2024 Map of Prentiss West, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Prentiss West, 2024 Print
    2024 Prentiss West
    2024 Print · USGS
    Jefferson Davis County in the modern era maintains a landscape rich with family-named landmarks and rural congregations. Genealogists can trace specific sites like the Patterson - Garner - Loftin Cem, Shady Grove Baptist Church Cem, and the old rail corridor of the Illinois Central Railroad.

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