Old Maps of Mims, Mississippi for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 16 historic maps of Mims. 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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Mims, MS maps

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  1. 1935 Map of Crowder
    1935 Map of Crowder
    1935 Crowder
    1935 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi Delta's intricate river systems and rural communities are captured here in the mid-1930s. Researchers can locate vanished landmarks like Dry Bayou Plantation, the Quitman Co Hunting Club, and numerous schools such as Pharsalia Sch.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1939 Map of Crowder, 1943 Print
    1939 Map of Crowder, 1943 Print
    1939 Crowder
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Delta lowlands near the Panola and Quitman border are captured here during a period of transition in water management. Researchers can locate vanished rural landmarks like Independence Sch, Oak Grove Ch, and the Quitman Co Hunting Club.

  3. 1948 Map of Helena
    1948 Map of Helena
    1948 Helena
    1948 Print · USGS
    Eastern Arkansas and the Mississippi Delta are captured here just after the war, showing a landscape defined by its great rivers and rail lines. Genealogists can trace family locations near Bemis Plantation, Helena, and smaller rail stops like Wheatley and Moro.

  4. 1950 Map of Helena
    1950 Map of Helena
    1950 Helena
    1950 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Phillips County and the surrounding Delta region are shown at a peak of rail and river commerce. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations through numerous rural communities like Old Austin, Cotton Plant, and West Helena, or follow the routes of the Missouri Pacific RR across Grand Prairie.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1955 Map of Helena, 1967 Print
    1955 Map of Helena, 1967 Print
    1955 Helena
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Arkansas Delta and Mississippi floodplains are captured here in the mid-fifties, during a period of expanding flood control and rail commerce. Researchers can trace the extensive Chicago Rock Island and Pacific RR lines and locate sites like the Arkansas State College Experimental Rice Farm or Friars Point.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1959 Map of Helena
    1959 Map of Helena
    1959 Helena
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Arkansas and Mississippi Delta regions are captured here in the late fifties, showing a landscape defined by the Mississippi River and the Grand Prairie. Genealogists and researchers can trace the rail networks of the Illinois Central RR and locate community landmarks like Helena and the White River National Wildlife Refuge.

  7. 1960 Map of Helena
    1960 Map of Helena
    1960 Helena
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Arkansas and Mississippi Delta regions meet along the great river bends during a period of significant agricultural and rail expansion. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Missouri Pacific railroad through Clarendon or locate landings along the Mississippi River and White River.

  8. 1962 Map of Crowder, 1965 Print
    1962 Map of Crowder, 1965 Print
    1962 Crowder
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi Delta meets the eastern hills in the early sixties, showing a landscape shaped by massive water-management projects and deep family roots. Genealogists can locate Shady Grove Cemetery, Walkers Chapel, and the community of Charleston.
    3 unique versions available

  9. 1982 Map of Crowder, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Crowder, 1983 Print
    1982 Crowder
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi Delta's shifting riverbanks and drainage networks are meticulously documented in this early 1980s survey. Researchers can trace ancestral locations around Crowder or identify long-standing landmarks like the Indian Mounds and Oak Grove Ch.

  10. 1984 Map of Clarksdale, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Clarksdale, 1985 Print
    1984 Clarksdale
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi Delta in the 1980s shows a landscape defined by its great river meanders and a dense network of bayous and rail lines. Researchers can trace the path of the Illinois Central Gulf through Clarksdale or locate river landmarks like Moon Lake and Friars Point.

  11. 1990 Map of Clarksdale, 1991 Print
    1990 Map of Clarksdale, 1991 Print
    1990 Clarksdale
    1991 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi Delta in the 1990s remained a landscape of river-driven commerce and small-town resilience. Researchers can trace the path of the Illinois Central Railroad through settlements like Clarksdale, Friars Point, and Alligator.

  12. 2012 Map of Crowder, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Crowder, 2012 Print
    2012 Crowder
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Mims, including Allen, Crowder, and other nearby areas

  13. 2015 Map of Crowder, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Crowder, 2015 Print
    2015 Crowder
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Mims, including Allen, Crowder, and other nearby areas

  14. 2018 Map of Crowder, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Crowder, 2018 Print
    2018 Crowder
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Mims, including Allen, Crowder, and other nearby areas

  15. 2020 Map of Crowder, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Crowder, 2020 Print
    2020 Crowder
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Mims, including Allen, Crowder, and other nearby areas

  16. 2024 Map of Crowder, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Crowder, 2024 Print
    2024 Crowder
    2024 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the Coldwater and Tallahatchie rivers defines this Mississippi Delta landscape in the modern era. Genealogists and local historians can trace the rural road network connecting Crowder and Mims to landmarks like Turner Ferry and Shady Grove Cem.

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