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1973 Map of Tupelo

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Tupelo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Tupelo and its surrounding Lee County landscapes are documented here in the early 1970s, revealing a region where deep historical roots meet mid-century modernization. The map highlights significant cultural sites such as the Tupelo National Battlefield and the Chickasaw Village Site, underscoring the area's long-standing strategic importance. The city's growth is anchored by the Gulf Mobile and Ohio and St Louis - San Francisco railroads, which intersect near the downtown core.

North of the city, the Natchez Trace Parkway winds past Beech Springs toward Saltillo, while the eastern landscape is defined by the winding paths of Tulip Creek and its many branches. Local genealogy is well-served by the inclusion of numerous rural sanctuaries and burial grounds, including Beulah Cem, Priceville Cem, and the Confederate Cem. From the urban density around the Courthouse to the scattered Sandpits on the periphery, the map provides a clear picture of Mississippi life during this era.