1965 Map of Starkville

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Mississippi State University dominates the eastern landscape of this mid-1960s survey, illustrating the significant institutional footprint adjacent to the growing city of Starkville. The map details a community deeply integrated with its educational and agricultural surroundings, featuring a dense network of local landmarks such as the Courthouse, Hospital, and several specialized campuses including Henderson High Sch and the Sudduth Sch. Beyond the urban core, the rural character of Oktibbeha County is preserved through numerous country houses of worship like Prairie Grove Ch and New Prospect Ch, while the Starkville Municipal Airport and the Illinois Central railroad lines trace the region's transportation corridors. The topography is defined by the winding paths of Hollis Creek and Catalpa Creek, which drain the rolling terrain surrounding the settled areas of State College and Clayton Village.