1961 Map of Jackson

About this map

The confluence of the Mississippi River and the Yazoo River dominates this mid-century landscape, a region defined by the winding hydrology of the Delta and the rising loess bluffs at Vicksburg. The settlement pattern reflects the economic reliance on the river and rail, with Tallulah and Lake Providence serving as key hubs on the Louisiana side while the state capital of Jackson anchors the eastern interior. The map illustrates the complex system of oxbows and islands, including Eagle Lake and Centennial Lake, which tell the story of the river's historical shifts and the boundaries between Louisiana parishes and Mississippi counties.