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1962 Map of Vicksburg West

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Vicksburg West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Vicksburg and its intricate riverfront define this 1962 landscape, where the Mississippi River creates a complex boundary between Warren County and Madison Parish. The map documents the city's urban grid, extending from Glass Bayou south toward Hatcher Bayou, with significant institutions like All Saints College and Cooper High Sch positioned near the historic Vicksburg National Military Park.

Transport and hydraulic engineering are central to the area's development, evidenced by the Yazoo River-Diversion Canal and the Illinois Central railroad crossing the river at the Toll Bridge. Along the western banks, the settlement of Delta (Delta Point Sta) sits near the remnants of Grants Canal, a striking reminder of Civil War-era engineering attempts to bypass the city's river defenses. Rural life south of the city is anchored by the Mt Pilgrim Ch and the small community of Cedars.