1962 Map of Lauderdale

About this map

The Meridian Naval Air Station dominates the central landscape of this East Mississippi survey, illustrating the significant military footprint in the region during the mid-20th century. Bordering the line between Kemper and Lauderdale counties, the area is defined by a dense network of tributaries including Ponta Creek and Big Reed Creek that wind through a landscape of family-named landmarks and rural congregations. Small community life is evidenced by the numerous country churches such as Soules Chapel and Pine Grove Ch, and cemeteries like Clayton Cem and Gordon Cem. To the southeast, the village of Lauderdale serves as a local hub along the Illinois Central Gulf railroad line, while the development of Dalewood Shore Lake marks a shift toward residential and recreational use of the local waterways.