1972 Map of Philadelphia

About this map

Philadelphia serves as the focal point of this Neshoba County landscape, showing its mid-century footprint centered on the Courthouse and expanding toward Cedarlawn Cem. The town's connection to the wider region is anchored by the Illinois Central Gulf Railroad, which runs through the northern settlement of Burnside and past Burnside Lake. The terrain is defined by the winding course of the Pearl River and its many tributaries, including Ocobla Creek and Hurricane Creek, creating a complex network of wetlands and drainage basins. Educational and religious life is well-documented through rural landmarks like the Neshoba Central High Sch, Longino Ch, and Center Hill Ch. Small-scale industrial activity is evidenced by several Sandpits scattered near Sandtown, reflecting the local geology and resource extraction during this era of Mississippi's development.