1980 Map of Florence

About this map

The Pearl River carves a winding path through the center of this landscape, defining the boundary between Hinds and Rankin counties. Significant meanders like Wansley Bend and the presence of Steamboat Bayou highlight the river's dynamic nature before it reaches the industrial outskirts of Jackson. This period of the late 1970s shows the suburban expansion of Richland and Florence along the Gulf Mobile and Ohio and Illinois Central Gulf rail corridors. Local heritage is preserved in smaller sites like McGowen Cem and Smith Cem, while the rugged topography of Tucker Bluff provides a natural contrast to the expanding sewage disposal ponds and sandpits that dot the region. The map captures a mix of rural transition, with landmarks like Frenchs Store sitting near modern trailer parks and a sprawling golf course near Cleary.