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2024 Map of Meridian South

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Meridian South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

The city of Meridian anchors the northern portion of this landscape, where the Lauderdale County Courthouse stands as a central civic landmark amidst an established urban grid. The city's geography is defined by a concentration of historical burial sites, including Saint Patricks Cem and the notable Rose Hill Cem. To the south, the terrain transitions into a more rural character, marked by the prominent height of Mount Barton and the sprawling Meridian National Fish Hatchery.

Infrastructure is heavily influenced by the Kansas City Southern railroad and the convergence of major highways, which slice through the natural drainage of Sowashee Creek. Outside the city limits, smaller communities like Wolf Springs, Bonita, and Zero are connected by a network of local routes such as Old 8th St Rd. Water features like Bonita Reservoir and Lakemont Lake suggest a managed landscape where recreation and utility meet the surrounding woods of Lauderdale County.