1963 Map of Port Gibson

About this map

Port Gibson serves as the focal point of this Claiborne County survey, where the town’s established street grid meets the winding course of Bayou Pierre. The educational history of the region is well-represented by the Chamberlain-Hunt Academy and Addison High Sch, while local genealogy is grounded in sites like Wintergreen Cemetery and Wilson Cemetery. The Illinois Central railroad and the Natchez Trace Parkway cut across the landscape, illustrating the evolution of Mississippi transportation from rail to modern scenic corridors. Beyond the main town, smaller settlements like Pattison and Gordon are connected by a network of rural roads and country churches, including Welcome Church and King David Church, which anchor the surrounding communities amidst the tributaries of Little Bayou Pierre and Bakers Creek.