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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

Camp Shelby and the sprawling reaches of the De Soto National Forest dominate the southeastern landscape of this mid-1980s Mississippi survey. Centered on the growing city of Hattiesburg, the map details a region where the piney woods meet the expansive Pearl River valley near Columbia. The land is punctuated by rural landmarks such as Holly Springs Ch and Society Hill Ch, alongside specialized institutions like the Columbia Training School.

Transportation networks define the era's economic movement, with the Illinois Central Gulf and Gulf and Ship Island rail lines connecting timber and agricultural hubs like Sumrall, Purvis, and Bassfield. Regional aviation is also well-represented, from the Pine Belt Regional Airport to smaller strips like Hagler AAF Airport. This topographic view captures the transition of the South Mississippi interior as it balanced its deep-rooted forestry heritage with modern infrastructure.