Old Maps of Meridian, Mississippi for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Meridian with 43 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.
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These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Meridian has changed over the decades.


Meridian, MS maps

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  1. 1921 Map of Meridian
    1921 Map of Meridian
    1921 Meridian
    1921 Print · USGS
    Meridian and Lauderdale County thrive as a major railroad hub in the early twenties. Researchers can trace family sites and community landmarks like Magnolia White Place, Knox Mill, and Cokers Chapel.
    4 unique versions available

  2. 1923 Map of Meridian
    1923 Map of Meridian
    1923 Meridian
    1923 Print · USGS
    Meridian emerged as a critical Mississippi rail junction in the early 1920s, anchoring a network of lines that fueled the local economy. Researchers can trace dozens of country landmarks, from Old Marion Cemetery to rural hubs like Garretts Store and Vimville.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 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

  4. 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.

  5. 1957 Map of Chunky, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Chunky, 1958 Print
    1957 Chunky
    1958 Print · USGS
    Newton and Lauderdale counties come alive in the mid-1950s, showing a landscape defined by the intersection of three major railroads. Researchers can locate numerous rural landmarks such as Pine Forest Academy, Mt Moriah Ch, and the settlement of Meehan.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1965 Map of Meridian
    1965 Map of Meridian
    1965 Meridian
    1965 Print · USGS
    East Mississippi and West Alabama are mapped here in the mid-sixties as the region's modern highway and reservoir systems began to take shape. Researchers can trace rural lineages through local landmarks like Prince Chapel and Tuscahoma Landing, or follow the historic Gulf Mobile & Ohio rail lines.

  7. 1971 Map of Vimville, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Vimville, 1973 Print
    1971 Vimville
    1973 Print · USGS
    The rolling terrain of Lauderdale County comes alive in the early seventies, showing a landscape of rural schools and creek-side settlements. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Causeyville Ch & Cem, Shamburger Cem, and the community of Vimville.

  8. 1971 Map of Meridian South, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Meridian South, 1973 Print
    1971 Meridian South
    1973 Print · USGS
    The growing city of Meridian is captured here in the early seventies as new residential developments spread toward the hills. Researchers can locate numerous family-named landmarks and rural centers like Zero, Savannah Grove, and the historic Rose Hill Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1971 Map of Meridian North, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Meridian North, 1973 Print
    1971 Meridian North
    1973 Print · USGS
    The northern reaches of Lauderdale County are shown during a period of growth in the early seventies as residential tracts expanded toward Marion. Researchers can trace old family sites and institutions through labels for the Confederate Cem, St Joseph Sch, and the Southern railroad line.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1971 Map of Toomsuba, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Toomsuba, 1973 Print
    1971 Toomsuba
    1973 Print · USGS
    Lauderdale County in the early seventies shows a landscape shaped by rail lines and rural community centers. Researchers can trace the development of Toomsuba and Lockhart through landmarks like the Naval Auxiliary Air Station, Akin Airport, and numerous country churches.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1982 Map of Meehan, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Meehan, 1983 Print
    1982 Meehan
    1983 Print · USGS
    Lauderdale County at the dawn of the 1980s shows a landscape of rural communities tied together by the Illinois Central Gulf rail line. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations through Tunnel Hill Cem, Savoy, and the many country churches like Golden Grove Ch.

  12. 1983 Map of Collinsville
    1983 Map of Collinsville
    1983 Collinsville
    1983 Print · USGS
    Lauderdale County is shown here in the early eighties as the waters of Okatibbee Lake shaped the local landscape. Genealogists can trace family roots through several rural settlements and landmarks like Sharp Mem Sch, Nellieburg, and the Cedar Grove Cem.

  13. 1984 Map of Meridian
    1984 Map of Meridian
    1984 Meridian
    1984 Print · USGS
    Eastern Mississippi and Western Alabama come alive in the mid-1980s, showing the expansion of Meridian and the surrounding timber and river lands. Genealogists and researchers can trace family landmarks like Memorial Park Cem, the Pine Springs church, and the rural roads near Kewanee.
    3 unique versions available

  14. 2012 Map of Meridian North, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Meridian North, 2012 Print
    2012 Meridian North
    2012 Print · USGS
    The northern reaches of Lauderdale County are documented here as the local landscape transitioned toward modern suburban development. Researchers can trace numerous burial sites and small communities, including the Confederate Cem, Dogwood Lake, and the settlement of Bailey.

  15. 2012 Map of Toomsuba, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Toomsuba, 2012 Print
    2012 Toomsuba
    2012 Print · USGS
    Lauderdale County at the start of the 2010s shows a transition between established communities and residential lakeside growth. Genealogists can locate several historic burial grounds including Old Marion Cem, Rawson Cem, and Lockhart Cem.

  16. 2012 Map of Vimville, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Vimville, 2012 Print
    2012 Vimville
    2012 Print · USGS
    Lauderdale County's rural character remains well-preserved in this early twenty-first-century survey of the Vimville area. Researchers can trace ancestral connections through numerous local burial grounds like Coker Chapel Cem and Mount Carmel Cem or locate the settlements at Enzor and Increase.

  17. 2012 Map of Collinsville, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Collinsville, 2012 Print
    2012 Collinsville
    2012 Print · USGS
    Lauderdale County's rural landscape is captured here in the early twenty-first century, centered on the waters of Okatibbee Lake. Researchers can trace old family sites and communities like Suqualena and Nellieburg or locate historic burials at West Mount Moriah Cem.

  18. 2012 Map of Meehan, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Meehan, 2012 Print
    2012 Meehan
    2012 Print · USGS
    West of Meridian in the early twenty-first century, this area of Lauderdale County reveals a landscape of rural crossroads and creek-side settlements. Researchers can trace family history at sites like Tunnel Hill Cemetery and Goodwater Cemetery or locate landmarks like the Tillman Lookout Tower.

  19. 2012 Map of Meridian South, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Meridian South, 2012 Print
    2012 Meridian South
    2012 Print · USGS
    The southern outskirts of Meridian and the surrounding Lauderdale County countryside are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations through numerous sites like Rose Hill Cem, Stinson Cem, and the rural community of Zero.

  20. 2015 Map of Toomsuba, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Toomsuba, 2015 Print
    2015 Toomsuba
    2015 Print · USGS
    Lauderdale County in the mid-2010s shows a landscape of small communities and established family landmarks east of Meridian. Genealogists and local historians can locate several burial grounds including Old Marion Cem and Good Hope Cem, or trace the development around Toomsuba and Lockhart.

  21. 2015 Map of Meridian North, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Meridian North, 2015 Print
    2015 Meridian North
    2015 Print · USGS
    North Mississippi in the twenty-first century sees the growth of Meridian reaching toward the communities of Marion and Bailey. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy landmarks like Confederate Cem, Magnolia Cem, and the historic outskirts of Complete.

  22. 2015 Map of Vimville, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Vimville, 2015 Print
    2015 Vimville
    2015 Print · USGS
    Lauderdale County's rural communities and creek valleys are captured here just after the mid-2010s. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations through numerous sites like Mount Carmel Cem, Vimville, and Tabernacle Cem.

  23. 2015 Map of Collinsville, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Collinsville, 2015 Print
    2015 Collinsville
    2015 Print · USGS
    Lauderdale County northwest of Meridian is shown in the mid-2010s, centered on the growing community of Collinsville. Genealogists can trace numerous family and church burial sites including Suqualena Cemetery and the West Mount Moriah Cemetery.

  24. 2015 Map of Meridian South, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Meridian South, 2015 Print
    2015 Meridian South
    2015 Print · USGS
    Meridian and its southern outskirts are captured here during a period of steady modern development within the Piney Woods. Genealogists can trace numerous historic burial sites like Saint Patricks Cem and Stinson Cem alongside landmarks like Key Field.

  25. 2015 Map of Meehan, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Meehan, 2015 Print
    2015 Meehan
    2015 Print · USGS
    Lauderdale County's western outskirts and rural townships are captured in the mid-2010s as the area balances modern infrastructure with its historical roots. Genealogists can locate family burial sites at Tunnel Hill Cem and Sageville Cem while tracing early settlements like Lost Gap and Meehan.

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