
Florence and Monterey anchor this contemporary view of Rankin County, where suburban development meets the creek systems that drain toward the Pearl River. The landscape is defined by the winding paths of Richland Creek and Terrapin Skin Creek, with the Kansas City Southern railroad corridor cutting through the northern section near Pearl. The map provides significant detail for local historians, documenting numerous community landmarks such as the Sandhill Missionary Baptist Church Cem and the Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church Cem. A mix of established residential pockets like Houston Acres and rural infrastructure, including the Fire Academy, shows the evolving footprint of this area just outside the state capital. Elevation changes are notable at Briar Hill and Silver Hill, while smaller settlements like Thomasville and Pat maintain their distinct positions in the eastern rural landscape.
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1903 · Jackson
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1905 · Jackson
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1906 · Florence
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1908 · Jackson
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1908 · Florence
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1922 · Pelahatchee
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1924 · Pelahatchee
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1950 · Pelahatchie
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1952 · Pelahatchie
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1953 · Meridian
USGS Topo · 1:250,000