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Old Maps of Purnell, Mississippi for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 11 historic maps of Purnell. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Purnell, MS maps

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  1. 1953 Map of Greenwood, 1966 Print
    1953 Map of Greenwood, 1966 Print
    1953 Greenwood
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi Delta in the mid-fifties is captured here as a thriving network of river towns, railroads, and oxbow lakes. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Illinois Central Railroad and locate landmarks like the State Penal Farm and Greenville Air Force Base.
    5 unique versions available
  4. 1956 Map of Greenwood
    1956 Map of Greenwood
    1956 Greenwood
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi Delta in the mid-fifties is captured here during a period of significant military and agricultural activity. Researchers can trace the rail lines of the Illinois Central RR, find the Greenville Air Force Base, or locate the State Penal Farm.
  7. 1961 Map of Mossy Lake, 1962 Print
    1961 Map of Mossy Lake, 1962 Print
    1961 Mossy Lake
    1962 Print · USGS
    Leflore County's intricate Delta wetlands and river bends are captured here in the early sixties, showing a landscape of scattered settlements and rural churches. Researchers can trace the Columbus and Greenville rail line through Itta Bena or locate local landmarks like McIntyre Cem and the Indian Mound.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1983 Map of Colony Town, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Colony Town, 1984 Print
    1983 Colony Town
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi Delta's aquaculture and drainage systems are clearly visible in this early 1980s look at the Sunflower and Leflore county line. Genealogists and historians can locate Colony Town, Old Dominion, and local landmarks like Mt Maria Ch or the Robinson Cem.
  13. 1984 Map of Indianola, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Indianola, 1985 Print
    1984 Indianola
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi Delta of the mid-1980s reveals a landscape of fertile bottomlands shaped by the Sunflower River and Yazoo River. Researchers can trace the rail-and-river economy through landmarks like Saints College, the Leflore Cemetery, and the Columbus and Greenville Railway.
  16. 1994 Map of Indianola
    1994 Map of Indianola
    1994 Indianola
    1994 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi Delta's rich agricultural heartland is documented here in the mid-1990s, showing a landscape defined by meandering rivers and rail lines. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots in rural settlements like Nitta Yuma and Midnight or locate the sprawling Yazoo National Wildlife Refuge.
  19. 2012 Map of Colony Town, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Colony Town, 2012 Print
    2012 Colony Town
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Purnell, including Moorhead, Mattoon, and other nearby areas
  22. 2015 Map of Colony Town, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Colony Town, 2015 Print
    2015 Colony Town
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Purnell, including Moorhead, Mattoon, and other nearby areas
  25. 2018 Map of Colony Town, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Colony Town, 2018 Print
    2018 Colony Town
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Purnell, including Moorhead, Mattoon, and other nearby areas
  28. 2020 Map of Colony Town, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Colony Town, 2020 Print
    2020 Colony Town
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Purnell, including Moorhead, Mattoon, and other nearby areas
  31. 2024 Map of Colony Town, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Colony Town, 2024 Print
    2024 Colony Town
    2024 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi Delta lowlands in the early 2020s are a maze of ancient oxbows and rural crossings along the Sunflower and Leflore county line. Researchers can trace family history through sites like Robinson Cemetery and explore the geography of Mattoon, Jug Lake, and Old Dominion.
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