Raymond anchors the northern edge of this landscape, where the Hinds County terrain transitions into a complex network of creeks and small rural settlements. The area is defined by the winding paths of Fourteenmile Cr and Tallahalla Cr, which carve through the countryside near historic locations like Fairchilds Crossroads and Palestine. For those tracing local families, the presence of Salmon Cem, Bedwell Cem, and Garter Cem provides specific points of interest amidst the woodlots and fields. The map also documents the modern rural infrastructure, including Dogwood Acres Airport and the small community of Midway. The distribution of farm-to-market roads like Old Port Gibson Rd and Dry Grove Rd reflects the long-standing agricultural patterns of this part of Mississippi, connecting disparate points like Dry Grove to the larger county network.
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1903 · Jackson
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1934 · Raymond
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1937 · Raymond
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1937 · Terry
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1938 · Edwards
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1942 · Raymond
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Terry
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1955 · Jackson
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1961 · Jackson
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1962 · Jackson
USGS Topo · 1:250,000