1970s Maps of Lincoln County, Mississippi

Explore 20 historic maps of Lincoln 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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Lincoln County, MS maps

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  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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

  5. 1972 Map of West Lincoln, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of West Lincoln, 1974 Print
    1972 West Lincoln
    1974 Print · USGS
    Lincoln County in the early seventies shows a landscape of creek-side settlements and family homesteads. Genealogists can trace rural roots at Moak & Sasser Cem, Mt Zion Ch, and the community of West Lincoln.

  6. 1972 Map of Fair Oak Springs, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Fair Oak Springs, 1974 Print
    1972 Fair Oak Springs
    1974 Print · USGS
    Lincoln County's timber and river country is documented here in the early seventies, showing a landscape of rural hamlets and deep creek bottoms. Researchers can locate vanished landmarks and family sites like Heucks Retreat, Kees Cem, and Hopewell Ch.

  7. 1972 Map of Smithdale, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Smithdale, 1974 Print
    1972 Smithdale
    1974 Print · USGS
    Amite County and Franklin County are captured here in the early seventies, a landscape of family farms and rural industry along the Amite River. Researchers can locate several family burial sites like Lumpkin Cem and old country parishes such as Oak Grove Ch.

  8. 1972 Map of Midway, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Midway, 1974 Print
    1972 Midway
    1974 Print · USGS
    The rural border of Copiah and Lincoln counties comes into focus in the early 1970s, showing a landscape shaped by gravel extraction and small settlements. Researchers can trace the roots of local families at Midway, Loyd Star, and Newell Cem.

  9. 1972 Map of McCall Creek, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of McCall Creek, 1974 Print
    1972 McCall Creek
    1974 Print · USGS
    Franklin and Lincoln counties are shown here in the early seventies, where the massive Homochitto National Forest meets local rail towns. Genealogists can locate family burial sites like Wright Cem and rural centers such as McCall Creek or Shucktown.

  10. 1972 Map of Little Springs, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Little Springs, 1974 Print
    1972 Little Springs
    1974 Print · USGS
    Franklin and Lincoln counties in the early 1970s are shown here as a landscape of timber and rural homesteads. Genealogists can trace family names at McCall Ch, Cotton Cem, and the settlement of Little Springs near the historic Indian Treaty Boundary.

  11. 1972 Map of Auburn, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Auburn, 1974 Print
    1972 Auburn
    1974 Print · USGS
    Amite and Lincoln Counties come into focus in the early seventies as the local oil industry expands across the landscape. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous country sites like Johnston Chapel, Terrell Cem, and the Smithdale Oil Field.

  12. 1972 Map of Caseyville, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Caseyville, 1974 Print
    1972 Caseyville
    1974 Print · USGS
    Settled at the intersection of Lincoln and Copiah counties in the early seventies, this area features the dense woodlands of the Homochitto National Forest. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Ben Salem Cem, Philadelphia Ch, and the community of Caseyville.

  13. 1972 Map of Ruth, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Ruth, 1974 Print
    1972 Ruth
    1974 Print · USGS
    Lincoln County’s rural landscape is captured here in the early seventies, centered on the communities of Ruth and East Lincoln. Researchers can trace local lineage through family-named sites like Moak Cem and Brister Cem or locate the path of the Old Railroad Grade.

  14. 1972 Map of Pricedale, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Pricedale, 1974 Print
    1972 Pricedale
    1974 Print · USGS
    Pike and Lincoln Counties are captured in the early seventies, showcasing a rural landscape defined by oil production and creek-side settlements. Genealogists can locate family-named landmarks like McDavid Cem and McEwen Cem or local centers like Pricedale and Felders Campground.

  15. 1972 Map of Bogue Chitto, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Bogue Chitto, 1974 Print
    1972 Bogue Chitto
    1974 Print · USGS
    Lincoln County’s rail and oil corridors are in full view during the early 1970s, centered on the historic timber and rail hub of Bogue Chitto. Researchers can trace local genealogy through numerous rural landmarks like Stewarts Cem, Norfield, and the Mallalieu Oil Field.
    2 unique versions available

  16. 1972 Map of Stronghope, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Stronghope, 1974 Print
    1972 Stronghope
    1974 Print · USGS
    The rural landscape near the Copiah and Lincoln county line comes into focus in the early 1970s. Trace local history through numerous country landmarks like Zion Hill Ch, the Old Indian Treaty Boundary, and the Illinois Central Gulf railroad.

  17. 1972 Map of Brookhaven, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Brookhaven, 1974 Print
    1972 Brookhaven
    1974 Print · USGS
    Brookhaven and its surrounding Lincoln County landscape appear here in the early seventies, caught between its rail-hub heritage and modern growth. Researchers can trace family sites from Rose Hill Cemetery to Whitworth College and locate rural landmarks like Lacks Chapel.
    2 unique versions available

  18. 1972 Map of Zetus, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Zetus, 1974 Print
    1972 Zetus
    1974 Print · USGS
    Lincoln County’s rural character and oil industry are well-defined in the early 1970s as the Brookhaven Oil Field expanded across the landscape. Researchers can trace family history through numerous landmarks like Friendship Ch, Old Macedonia Cem, and the old Treaty Boundary.

  19. 1972 Map of Wesson, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Wesson, 1974 Print
    1972 Wesson
    1974 Print · USGS
    The town of Wesson and the neighboring village of Beauregard are captured in the early 1970s as the regional rail economy transitioned. Local historians can trace the Indian Treaty Boundary and locate landmarks like Copiah Lincoln Jr College and Mathews Chapel.
    2 unique versions available

  20. 1972 Map of McComb North, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of McComb North, 1974 Print
    1972 McComb North
    1974 Print · USGS
    The Pike County corridor in the early seventies shows the steady growth of Summit and Mc Comb along the Illinois Central Gulf rail line. Researchers can trace local roots at Johnstons Station or locate family plots in Woodlawn Cem and Rocky Point Cem.

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