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2020 Map of Ridgeland

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Ridgeland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Tougaloo College and the surrounding community of Tougaloo anchor the southern portion of this landscape, reflecting a historic nexus of education and settlement on the northern edge of Jackson. This 2020 map documents the suburban intersection of the Hinds and Madison county lines, where growing residential developments meet established landmarks like Madison and Ridgeland. The Natchez Trace Parkway winds diagonally through the center, paralleling ancient routes and connecting local history with broader regional geography.

Evidence of long-standing community roots appears in the numerous burial grounds scattered throughout, including the Mount Center Missionary Baptist Church Cem and the Rocky Hill Methodist Cem. The presence of the Canadian National Railroad corridor illustrates the area's continued reliance on rail infrastructure. Water features such as Lake Lorman, Lake Cavalier, and Lake Castle suggest a landscape defined by both natural drainage and intentional water management for suburban development.