Old Maps of Laurel, Mississippi for Metal Detecting

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Laurel, 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. 1964 Map of Sandersville, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Sandersville, 1965 Print
    1964 Sandersville
    1965 Print · USGS
    Near the Jasper and Jones county line in the mid-sixties, this area shows a landscape shaped by petroleum and rail. Genealogists can trace family names at the Old Sharon Cem, Mt Moriah Ch, and the town of Sandersville.
    4 unique versions available

  4. 1964 Map of Laurel East, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Laurel East, 1965 Print
    1964 Laurel East
    1965 Print · USGS
    Jones County at the height of the 1960s reveals a landscape of industrial claypits and quiet rural crossroads. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like the Nora Davis Memorial Cem, Smith Chapel, and the settlement at Tuckers Crossing.
    4 unique versions available

  5. 1964 Map of Laurel West, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Laurel West, 1965 Print
    1964 Laurel West
    1965 Print · USGS
    Jones County's industrial and civic core is mapped during the mid-sixties, showcasing the western growth of the regional hub. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural family sites like West Pleasant Grove Cem and community landmarks such as Pendorff Sch or Indian Springs Ch.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 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

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 2012 Map of Laurel West, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Laurel West, 2012 Print
    2012 Laurel West
    2012 Print · USGS
    Western Jones County in the early 2010s shows a landscape of growing aviation hubs and deeply rooted rural communities. Genealogists can trace family footprints across Spring Hill Cem, Indian Springs Cem, and the neighborhoods of Queensburg.

  10. 2012 Map of Sandersville, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Sandersville, 2012 Print
    2012 Sandersville
    2012 Print · USGS
    Jones County communities like Sandersville and Sharon are shown during the early 2010s amidst a landscape of oil fields and creek bottoms. Researchers can locate local landmarks like the Sharon Oil Field, Errata Lookout Tower, and numerous family cemeteries.

  11. 2012 Map of Laurel East, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Laurel East, 2012 Print
    2012 Laurel East
    2012 Print · USGS
    Jones County east of Laurel shows a landscape of small timber-country settlements and winding creeks in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can locate several family-named landmarks and burial sites like the Old Meeting House and Mount Vernon Cemetery.

  12. 2015 Map of Laurel East, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Laurel East, 2015 Print
    2015 Laurel East
    2015 Print · USGS
    East of Laurel in the mid-2010s, this portion of Jones County shows a landscape deeply intertwined with the Bogue Homo and Tallahala Creek basins. Family historians can trace local sites like Old Meeting House Hill, Tuckers Crossing, and the Clark Cemetery.

  13. 2015 Map of Laurel West, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Laurel West, 2015 Print
    2015 Laurel West
    2015 Print · USGS
    Western Jones County at the start of the century shows a blend of urban expansion and traditional rural settlements. Researchers can trace local heritage through landmarks like Southeastern Baptist Coll, Hesler-Noble Field, and Mount Zion Ch.

  14. 2015 Map of Sandersville, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Sandersville, 2015 Print
    2015 Sandersville
    2015 Print · USGS
    The rural corridor between Jones and Jasper Counties is captured here in the mid-2010s, showing the enduring pattern of small Mississippi settlements. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Old Sharon Cem, McGill Cem, and the community of Errata along the banks of Tallahala Cr.

  15. 2018 Map of Sandersville, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Sandersville, 2018 Print
    2018 Sandersville
    2018 Print · USGS
    Jones County and the southern edge of Jasper County are shown here in the late 2010s as traditional communities like Sandersville continue to anchor the region. Genealogists can locate several key burial sites including Old Sharon Cem, Sandersville Cem, and Errata Cem.

  16. 2018 Map of Laurel East, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Laurel East, 2018 Print
    2018 Laurel East
    2018 Print · USGS
    Jones County at the end of the 2010s shows the persistent rural character of the areas east of the city. Genealogists and local historians can trace the placement of Old Meeting House Hill, Tuckers Crossing, and Lake Bogue Homo.

  17. 2018 Map of Laurel West, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Laurel West, 2018 Print
    2018 Laurel West
    2018 Print · USGS
    Jones County's timber and transit corridors are captured here in the late twenty-teens, showing the expansion of Laurel into the surrounding countryside. Genealogists can trace family names through landmarks like Spring Hill Cem, Taylor Cem, and the community of Pendorff.

  18. 2020 Map of Sandersville, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Sandersville, 2020 Print
    2020 Sandersville
    2020 Print · USGS
    Jones and Jasper counties appear in the 2020s as a landscape of timberlands and rural community hubs. Researchers can trace family ties through several local burial sites like Old Sharon Cem and McGill Cem, or locate landmarks in Sandersville and Errata.

  19. 2020 Map of Laurel West, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Laurel West, 2020 Print
    2020 Laurel West
    2020 Print · USGS
    Jones County in the contemporary era reveals a mix of growing urban centers and rural heritage. Researchers can trace family history through a dense network of local landmarks, including Indian Springs Cem, Hesler-Noble Field, and Southeastern Baptist College.

  20. 2020 Map of Laurel East, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Laurel East, 2020 Print
    2020 Laurel East
    2020 Print · USGS
    Jones County's eastern countryside near the turn of the 2020s shows a landscape of small settlements and wooded creek bottoms. Researchers can trace family history through sites like Old Meeting House Hill and the Nora Davis Memorial Cem near Tuckers Crossing.

  21. 2024 Map of Sandersville, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Sandersville, 2024 Print
    2024 Sandersville
    2024 Print · USGS
    The rural pine-belt landscape of southern Mississippi comes into focus in this recent survey of the Jones and Jasper County line. Genealogists can locate numerous burial sites and small settlements, including Old Sharon Cem, Sandersville, and Errata.

  22. 2024 Map of Laurel West, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Laurel West, 2024 Print
    2024 Laurel West
    2024 Print · USGS
    The western reaches of Laurel and the surrounding Jones County countryside are shown here in modern detail. Genealogists can trace family sites at Hickory Grove Cem, Lebanon Cem, and the Jones County Courthouse.

  23. 2024 Map of Laurel East, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Laurel East, 2024 Print
    2024 Laurel East
    2024 Print · USGS
    Jones County, Mississippi, is shown here in its modern rural character, defined by the wetlands of the Bogue Homo and the eastern outskirts of Laurel. Researchers can trace local lineages through sites like Old Meeting House Hill, Tuckers Crossing, and the Antioch United Methodist Church Cem.

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