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1982 Map of West Point

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of West Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

The Tombigbee River valley and the surrounding hill country of eastern Mississippi and western Alabama are captured here during the early 1980s. This regional hub centers on West Point and Aberdeen, showing a landscape defined by its river-and-rail economy. The Burlington Northern and Illinois Central Gulf railroads crisscross the terrain, connecting small agricultural and industrial outposts like Muldon and Gattman. Military and transport infrastructure is prominent, notably the extensive grounds of Columbus Air Force Base and the Stinson Field Municipal Airport.

The preserve of the Tombigbee National Forest dominates the northwestern corner, while the Natchez Trace Parkway carves a historical path through the landscape. Genealogists can locate family landmarks such as the Odd Fellows Cem or trace the early development of towns like Columbus and Okolona. The map also meticulously records the drainage patterns of significant waterways like Houlka Creek and the Buttahatchee River, providing a clear view of the natural boundaries that shaped the local townships and county lines.