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1950 Map of Jackson South

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Jackson South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

The industrial and academic center of Jackson anchors this 1950s landscape, where the Gulf Mobile And Ohio and Illinois Central railroads converge. Educational landmarks like Union University, Lambuth College, and Whitehall Sch define the northern city streets, while the southern reaches transition into the company town atmosphere of Bemis and the crossroads at Malesus. The rail infrastructure is extensive, featuring the Frogmoor Yards and Iselin Station, illustrating the city's role as a major regional transportation hub during the mid-20th century.

Beyond the urban core, the terrain follows the South Fork Deer River and its tributaries like Sandy Creek and Cane Creek. Family and community history is preserved in rural labels such as Madison Hall Sch, Lester Chapel Sch, and the Indian Mound near Norton Hill. The map also captures the early expansion of neighborhoods like Westover and the placement of civic infrastructure including the Fairgrounds and various Radio Towers.