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1965 Map of Moselle

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Moselle
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

The Leaf River carves a winding path through the center of this 1960s Jones County survey, defining a landscape where rural settlements and industry coexist. The community of Moselle anchors the southeastern corner along the Southern railroad line, while the smaller hamlet of Rainey sits further west. This era shows significant local infrastructure development, evidenced by a Pipeline cutting across the terrain and sections of road marked Under Construction, reflecting the mid-century expansion of the region's transport network.

Local history and genealogy are deeply rooted in the numerous country churches and family burial grounds scattered throughout the woodlands, such as Sweetwater Ch, Lone Star Ch, and the Jordan Cem. The map also captures the area's economic foundations, from the Gravel Pit near the river to scattered Oil Wells, showing how natural resources were being utilized alongside traditional creek-side settlements like those near Rice Mill Creek and Four Forks Creek.