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1963 Map of Madison

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Madison
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

The Ross Barnett Reservoir dominates the eastern landscape in this early 1960s study, with blue hatching indicating vast areas along the Pearl River and Pelahatchie Creek designated to be submerged. The mapping captures a critical moment of transformation for the region, balancing the rising waters of the reservoir with established terrestrial landmarks like Barnes Prairie and the Natchez Trace Parkway.

Settlement patterns center on Madison (BM 335) and Ridgeland, where the Illinois Central railroad runs parallel to the growing suburban infrastructure. Local history is deeply rooted in the numerous rural sanctuaries and burial grounds found here, including Bennett Chapel, True Vine Ch, and Jessamine Cem. Aviation and recreation are also represented, from the Bruce Campbell Airport to the Boat Marina and the Jackson Country Club, illustrating the mid-century shift toward a modern landscape near the capital city.