1955 Map of Jackson

About this map

The Mississippi River serves as the grand central artery of this 1955 survey, carving a massive, sinuous boundary between the alluvial plains of Louisiana and the rising bluffs of Mississippi. This mid-century landscape is defined by the intricate hydrology of the Delta, where the Big Sunflower River and Steele Bayou snake through the deep bottomlands of the Delta National Forest. The map documents a period of significant infrastructure development, most notably the presence of the Ross Barnett Reservoir northeast of the capital, reflecting the era's focus on water management and recreation.