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1984 Map of Hattiesburg

Name: 1984 Topographic Map of Hattiesburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The confluence of the Bowie River and Leaf River centers this mid-1980s look at the Pine Belt, where the urban hubs of Hattiesburg and Laurel anchor a landscape defined by forestry and fossil fuels. Extensive timberlands within the De Soto National Forest dominate the southern and eastern quadrants, while industrial activity is noted at the Heidelberg Oil Field and the Baxterville Oil and Gas Field.

Transportation corridors follow the historical settlement patterns of South Mississippi, with the Illinois Central Gulf RR and Southern Railway lines tracing routes alongside major modern arteries like Interstate 59. Military and conservation interests are represented by the expansive Camp Shelby Military Reservation and the Choctaw National Wildlife Refuge along the Tombigbee River, illustrating the diverse land use of the region as it transitioned into the late 20th century.