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2018 Map of Meridian South

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Meridian South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Meridian anchor this 2018 survey of Lauderdale County, where the urban grid gives way to the southern hills and the winding path of Sowashee Creek. The landscape is a transition from the dense streetscapes of the city to outlying communities like Wolf Springs and the interestingly named Zero. The Kansas City Southern rail line cuts through the heart of the area, reflecting the long-standing importance of transportation to the local economy.

Genealogists and historians can locate several family and community burial grounds, including the historic McLemore Cem and Rose Hill Cem near the city center, as well as more rural sites like Stinson Cem and Mount Horeb Cem. Notable landmarks such as Mt Barton and the sprawling campus of Meridian Community College are documented alongside water features like Bonita Reservoir and Lakemont Lake, showing the area's development and natural contours in the early 21st century.