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1984 Map of Oxford

Name: 1984 Topographic Map of Oxford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Oxford serves as the focal point of this 1980s-era study, which documents the North Mississippi landscape as the region's university town expanded. The map details the presence of the Univ of Miss and the surrounding network of settlements such as College Hill and Abbeville. The transportation infrastructure of the mid-20th century is clearly visible, featuring the intersection of the Gulf Mobile & Ohio RR and the Illinois Central Gulf RR, reflecting the importance of rail logistics before the full dominance of the interstate system.

Natural and recreational features define the western and northern reaches, including the sprawling waters of Enid Lake and the managed timberlands of the Holly Springs National Forest. Smaller rural markers like Eureka Springs and Lafayette Springs indicate local water sources and gathering points, while landmarks such as Thacker Mtn and Bald Hill punctuate the terrain. This planimetric record provides a clear look at the intersection of five counties, capturing the layout of rural communities like Denmark and Randolph before modern suburban sprawl changed the character of these outlying hamlets.