1964 Map of Vicksburg

About this map

The Vicksburg riverfront and its complex hydrologic history dominate this 1964 survey, showing the dramatic shifts of the Mississippi River through the centuries. Notable markers like the Yazoo Cut-Off (1799) and Centennial Cut-Off (1876) illustrate how the river's path changed, creating landforms like Kings Point and Centennial Lake. This mid-century view captures the industrial and research character of the area, from the Port of Vicksburg and the U S Waterways Experiment Station to the extensive Vicksburg National Military Park that rings the city.