1984 Map of Kosciusko

About this map

The Big Black River and the historic Natchez Trace Parkway define the topography of central Mississippi in this mid-1980s mapping. Centered on Kosciusko, the region is a crossroads of regional transportation where the Illinois Central Gulf railroad meets a network of county seats and rural outposts. The landscape transitions from the dense timber of the Tombigbee National Forest in the east to the river lowlands near Durant and Vaiden. Local landmarks such as Arnold Mountain and Jeff Busby Park offer distinct reference points within the rolling terrain. The map captures a moment of settled stability, documenting small communities like French Camp, Ethel, and Ackerman as they appeared before modern expansion. This survey is particularly useful for identifying established property boundaries and the proximity of rural homesteads to the area's many waterways, including Big Bywy Creek and the Yockanookany River.