1970s Maps of Lawrence County, Mississippi

Explore 14 historic maps of Lawrence County from the 1970s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1970s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

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Lawrence County, MS maps

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  1. 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.

  2. 1970 Map of Topeka, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Topeka, 1972 Print
    1970 Topeka
    1972 Print · USGS
    Lawrence County and the Lawrence-Lincoln border appear here in the early seventies, capturing a rural landscape of ridges and creek bottoms. Genealogists can trace family connections through landmarks like Ballards Chapel, Topeka-Tilton Sch, and the many gravel pits near Topeka.

  3. 1970 Map of Monticello, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Monticello, 1972 Print
    1970 Monticello
    1972 Print · USGS
    Monticello and the surrounding Lawrence County countryside thrive along the Pearl River in the late sixties. Researchers can trace the rail lines of the Gulf Mobile and Ohio or locate family landmarks like Armstrong Cem and Canaan Ch.

  4. 1970 Map of Darbun, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Darbun, 1972 Print
    1970 Darbun
    1972 Print · USGS
    South Mississippi’s rural crossroads come into focus during the early seventies, where the borders of three counties meet. Researchers can trace family history through a concentration of country churches and burial grounds like Sartinville Ch, Darbun Ch, and Sauls Valley Cem.

  5. 1970 Map of Jayess, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Jayess, 1972 Print
    1970 Jayess
    1972 Print · USGS
    South Mississippi rural life in the early seventies centers on the settlements of Jayess and Enon. Genealogists and historians can trace community roots through numerous landmarks like New Hope Ch, Greer Cem, and the New Bethel Sch.

  6. 1970 Map of Oak Vale, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Oak Vale, 1972 Print
    1970 Oak Vale
    1972 Print · USGS
    Jefferson Davis County and the Pearl River basin are shown here in the early seventies as a hub of rail transit and rural industry. Researchers can trace the Illinois Central railroad through Oak Vale or locate historic sites like Hepzibah Ch and Bourne Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1970 Map of New Hebron, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of New Hebron, 1972 Print
    1970 New Hebron
    1972 Print · USGS
    Lawrence and Jefferson Davis counties are captured here in the early seventies, centered on the oil and gas industry and the rail corridor. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Oakley Jr High School, Gholar Cem, and Sardis Baptist Mission.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1970 Map of Nola, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Nola, 1972 Print
    1970 Nola
    1972 Print · USGS
    Lawrence County and the outskirts of Monticello are captured here in the early seventies, showing a landscape of timbered hills and winding creek bottoms. Genealogists can trace rural communities around Mt Pleasant Ch, New Zion Ch, and Rosella along the Gulf Mobile and Ohio tracks.

  9. 1970 Map of Tilton, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Tilton, 1972 Print
    1970 Tilton
    1972 Print · USGS
    Lawrence County during the late Vietnam era was defined by the winding Pearl River and its busy rail lines. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Robinwood, Chinalee Ch, and the Bozeman Cem.

  10. 1971 Map of Schley, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Schley, 1973 Print
    1971 Schley
    1973 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the Strong and Pearl Rivers defined rural life in Simpson County during the early seventies. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Armstrong-Buckley Cem and rural centers such as Schley or Bridgeport.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1971 Map of Monticello NE, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Monticello NE, 1973 Print
    1971 Monticello NE
    1973 Print · USGS
    Lawrence County's river-driven landscape is captured here in the early seventies, just as industrial footprints like the large Paper Mill began to reshape the southern terrain. Genealogists can locate several family-named burial grounds and rural pulpits, including Buckley Cem, Scarber Cem, and St James Ch.

  12. 1971 Map of Oma, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Oma, 1973 Print
    1971 Oma
    1973 Print · USGS
    The rural borderlands of Lawrence and Copiah Counties are captured here in the early 1970s along the winding Pearl River. Researchers can trace family history through sites like Bahala Chapel Cem, the rail stop at Oma, and the Gulf Mobile and Ohio line.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1971 Map of Shivers, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Shivers, 1973 Print
    1971 Shivers
    1973 Print · USGS
    Southern Mississippi's Piney Woods are captured here in the early 1970s, where rural industry meets historic county lines. Trace the OLD INDIAN TREATY BOUNDARY near Shivers or locate family roots at Pilgrim Rest Cem and Rose Hill Ch.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1971 Map of Georgetown, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Georgetown, 1973 Print
    1971 Georgetown
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Pearl River valley in the early seventies shows a landscape of river-bottom settlements and upland timber stands. Genealogists can trace family names at Lily Mae Cem and Norman Cem or locate rural centers like Rockport and Georgetown.
    3 unique versions available

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