1960s Maps of Washington County, Mississippi

Explore 18 historic maps of Washington County from the 1960s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1960s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

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Washington County, MS maps

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  1. 1965 Map of Richey, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Richey, 1966 Print
    1965 Richey
    1966 Print · USGS
    Sharkey County and the surrounding Delta lands are captured here in the mid-1960s as the river economy remained central to local life. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Short Jerusalem Ch and the river crossings at Murphy Ferry or Bommers Ferry.

  2. 1965 Map of Kinlock, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Kinlock, 1966 Print
    1965 Kinlock
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi Delta's river-driven landscape is captured here in the mid-sixties, centering on the curves of the Big Sunflower River. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named estates like Waco Plantation and local landmarks like Big Morning Star Ch.

  3. 1965 Map of Midnight NW, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Midnight NW, 1966 Print
    1965 Midnight NW
    1966 Print · USGS
    Humphreys and Washington Counties are shown in the mid-1960s as a landscape of alluvial waterways and delta farmland. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Pilgrim Rest Cem, Sunflower Chapel, and an ancient Indian Mound along the Big Sunflower River.

  4. 1967 Map of Baird
    1967 Map of Baird
    1967 Baird
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi Delta's rail-and-river economy is on full display in the late 1960s, centered on the crossing of major lines at Indianola. Locate ancestral sites like Woodburn Plantation or country churches including Union Star Ch and Indian Bayou Ch.

  5. 1967 Map of Auter
    1967 Map of Auter
    1967 Auter
    1967 Print · USGS
    Humphreys County and the surrounding Delta flatlands are captured here in the late sixties as the agricultural economy relied on both rail and river. Trace family roots at Midnight or Silver City, and find old landmarks like River Oak Sch and Pilgrim Rest Cem.

  6. 1967 Map of Tribbett, 1968 Print
    1967 Map of Tribbett, 1968 Print
    1967 Tribbett
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi Delta's agricultural heartland is captured here in the late sixties, showing a landscape defined by its bayous and sloughs. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named landmarks and rural congregations like Mt Zion Ch, Bourbon, and the Indian Mounds near Sixmile Bayou.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1967 Map of Arcola, 1968 Print
    1967 Map of Arcola, 1968 Print
    1967 Arcola
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi Delta's intricate landscape of winding bayous and rail lines is captured here in the late sixties. Trace the local genealogy and land use through landmarks like Arcola, the ILLINOIS CENTRAL railroad, and Morning Star Ch.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1967 Map of Stringtown, 1968 Print
    1967 Map of Stringtown, 1968 Print
    1967 Stringtown
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Bolivar and Washington County line in the late sixties reveals a landscape of delta bayous and rural settlements. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Asia Cem and Kindling Altar Ch, or locate the historic Indian Treaty Boundary near Meltonia.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1967 Map of Leland, 1968 Print
    1967 Map of Leland, 1968 Print
    1967 Leland
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi Delta's rail and river landscape comes alive in this late 1960s survey of the Leland area. Genealogists and historians can locate family landmarks like Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, trace the paths of Deer Creek, and find small settlements such as Magenta and Stoneville.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1967 Map of Shaw, 1968 Print
    1967 Map of Shaw, 1968 Print
    1967 Shaw
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi Delta's agricultural heartland is captured here in the late sixties, centered on the railroad town of Shaw. Genealogists and historians can trace the Old Indian Treaty Boundary and locate rural landmarks like Strangers Rest Cem and Choctaw.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1967 Map of Holly Ridge, 1968 Print
    1967 Map of Holly Ridge, 1968 Print
    1967 Holly Ridge
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi Delta in the late sixties reveals a landscape of winding bayous and railroad-adjacent settlements. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Jones Cem, Old Whitestone Ch, and the rural community of Rexburg.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1967 Map of Swan Lake NW, 1968 Print
    1967 Map of Swan Lake NW, 1968 Print
    1967 Swan Lake NW
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi Delta's complex water systems and rural life are detailed here in the late sixties. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Washington County communities through Macedonia Cem, Indian Mounds, and the Muskedine settlement.

  13. 1967 Map of Percy, 1970 Print
    1967 Map of Percy, 1970 Print
    1967 Percy
    1970 Print · USGS
    This Mississippi Delta landscape in the late sixties reveals a mix of protected wetlands and deep-rooted agricultural life across three counties. Genealogists and researchers can locate old communities like Percy and Grace, or trace family landmarks including Canaan Hill Cem and Goodwill Ch.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1968 Map of Hollandale, 1969 Print
    1968 Map of Hollandale, 1969 Print
    1968 Hollandale
    1969 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi Delta landscape of the late sixties centers on the railroad town of Hollandale and its winding bayous. Researchers can trace family history through local sites like Simmons Sch and family-named cemeteries such as Magruder Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1968 Map of Delta City, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Delta City, 1970 Print
    1968 Delta City
    1970 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi Delta's agricultural landscape is captured here in the late sixties as rail and river networks defined local life. Trace family roots and vanished landmarks near Delta City, Nitta Yuma, and several Indian Mounds along the Illinois Central.
    2 unique versions available

  16. 1969 Map of Swan Lake
    1969 Map of Swan Lake
    1969 Swan Lake
    1969 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi Delta in the late sixties reveals a landscape of productive cotton fields and vital wetlands along Deer Creek. Genealogists can trace family names at Bellamy Cem, visit Simmons Sch, or locate the historic siding at Panther Burn.

  17. 1969 Map of Tralake
    1969 Map of Tralake
    1969 Tralake
    1969 Print · USGS
    Washington and Sunflower Counties in the late sixties reveal a landscape of deep-rooted agriculture and small rail-stop communities. Genealogists can trace family landmarks and rural congregations at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, St Johns Chapel, and the settlement of Bourbon.

  18. 1969 Map of Choctaw
    1969 Map of Choctaw
    1969 Choctaw
    1969 Print · USGS
    Bolivar County at the end of the 1960s reveals a Delta landscape shaped by complex bayou drainage and a dense network of country churches. Researchers can trace family sites near Stringtown and Meltonia or locate landmarks like the Gospel Temple and Indian Mound 26.

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