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2024 Map of Florence

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Florence
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Florence and the surrounding Rankin County landscape are defined by the winding course of the Pearl River, which forms a natural boundary with Hinds County to the west. This modern survey illustrates the suburban expansion of Richland and Pearl south of Jackson, while maintaining pockets of rural heritage and family burial grounds such as McGowen Cem and Smith Cem. The river's influence is evident in named landmarks like Cooks Ferry, Wansley Bend, and the elevated Stewarts Bluff, suggesting the historic importance of the waterway for crossing and navigation before modern bridge infrastructure dominated the region.

Residential developments and small lakes, including Lake Bonnie Webb and Cleary Lake, are integrated into a network of local roads like Florence-Byram RD and Swinging Bridge RD. The presence of several established cemeteries, such as the Lakewood Memorial Park South Cem, provides significant touchpoints for genealogists researching the families of Nogan, Elton, and Plainview. Together, these features reflect a transition from a traditional river-and-rail economy toward the contemporary residential character of the Jackson metropolitan area.