1962 Map of Lauderdale

About this map

The Meridian Naval Air Station dominates the central landscape of this 1960s study, reflecting the significant military presence in eastern Mississippi during the mid-20th century. Bordering the line between Kemper and Lauderdale Counties, the map documents a transition from traditional rural settlements to modern infrastructure. The Illinois Central Gulf railroad cuts through the southeastern corner near the village of Lauderdale, which remains the primary population center on the sheet. Family history and community life are anchored by numerous country churches and burial grounds, such as Soules Chapel, Oak Grove Ch, and the Clayton Cem. Waterways like Ponta Creek and Segars Creek thread through the terrain, while newer developments are evidenced by Dalewood Shore Lake in the south.