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1984 Map of Meridian

Name: 1984 Topographic Map of Meridian
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

The city of Meridian serves as the focal point of this regional study, which bridges the border between Mississippi and Alabama during the mid-1980s. The landscape is defined by its water systems, including the Chickasawhay River and the extensive Okatibbee Lake, which is surrounded by the Okatibbee State Wildlife Management Area. To the north, the Meridian Naval Air Station marks a significant military presence in Lauderdale County, while smaller rail-adjacent towns like Stonewall, Quitman, and Enterprise line the corridor to the south.

Industrial and recreational developments are evident throughout the quadrangle, from the Archusa Creek Water Park to the Kinterbish State Wildlife Management Area across the state line. The map captures a diverse network of small settlements such as Chunky, Whynot, and Zero, alongside larger water bodies like the Sucarnoochee River and Tombigbee River, reflecting the rural character and transportation infrastructure of the Deep South at this time.