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1966 Map of Aberdeen

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Aberdeen
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

The Aberdeen city center occupies a high terrace west of the Tombigbee River, serving as a vital Mississippi river and rail hub. By the mid-1960s, the community’s infrastructure included the Gulf Central Illinois Railroad and the Burlington Northern lines, supporting local industry and the transit of goods. The landscape is dotted with rural landmarks essential for genealogical research, such as the Odd Fellows Cemetery, Cem Friendship Ch, and James Creek Ch Cem.

Evidence of resource extraction is visible south of town at a large Strip Mine and nearby gravel pits. These industrial sites contrast with established recreational and educational centers like the Country Club and Shivers High Sch. The map also captures several smaller settlements and residential clusters including East Aberdeen, Binford, and Oak Lawn Park, illustrating the gradual expansion of the region away from the traditional riverfront.