1984 Map of Meridian

About this map

Meridian Naval Air Station anchors the northern portion of this East Mississippi landscape, a region defined by the convergence of major rail lines and significant water management projects. By the mid-1980s, the urban center of Meridian had expanded toward the Bonita Reservoir, while the surrounding rural areas maintained a dense network of smaller communities like Vimville, Lockhart, and Kewanee. The hydrological character of the borderlands is prominent, featuring the Okatibbee Lake and its associated Okatibbee State Wildlife Management Area, alongside the winding course of the Sucarnoochee River.