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1955 Map of Jackson

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Jackson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

The Mississippi River carves a complex path through the heart of this mid-century landscape, defining the boundary between Louisiana parishes and Mississippi counties. The terrain shifts from the low-lying Delta and Delta National Forest to the rising Loess Hills in the east. Strategic centers like Vicksburg, anchored by the Vicksburg National Military Park, and Jackson show their development as regional hubs connected by U.S. 80 and the emerging I-20 corridor.

Industrial and agricultural patterns are evident in the numerous Oil and Gas Fields scattered across the river plains. The map captures the hydrological complexity of the region, featuring major tributaries such as the Yazoo River, Big Black River, and the Tensas River. From the Ross R Barnett Reservoir near Jackson to the historic Indian mounds near Bastrop, the sheet preserves a specific era of transport and land use where railroads like the Illinois Central RR still served as vital lifelines for river towns.