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1980 Map of Jackson

Name: 1980 Topographic Map of Jackson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

The State Capitol stands at the heart of Mississippi's capital city, serving as the focal point for a dense grid of government and civic architecture. By the early 1980s, the urban core was well-defined, showing the Coliseum, the Courthouse, and the expansive Univ of Mississippi Medical Center complex. The capital's infrastructure is underscored by the Illinois Central Gulf railroad lines and the winding course of the Pearl River, which forms the boundary between Hinds and Rankin counties.

Neighborhood life is documented through numerous educational and religious landmarks, including St Joseph High Sch, Lanier High Sch, and the Carmelite Monastery. Historic resting places like Cedar Lawn Cemetery and the Beth Israel Cem (Finhurst) provide important genealogical markers. Beyond the city center, the landscape shifts toward the industrial and commercial expansion in Pearl and Flowood, where features like the Sewage Disposal Pond and various Sandpit sites indicate the region's mid-century growth.