{"product_id":"map-of-water-valley-mississippi-by-usgs-1990-oxford-sardis-lake-holly-springs-national-forest","title":"Map of Water Valley, Mississippi by USGS, 1990 – Oxford, Sardis Lake \u0026 Holly Springs National Forest","description":"\u003cp\u003ePublished in 1991 from 1990 cartographic data, the USGS map titled “Oxford” presents a richly detailed topographical portrait of north-central Mississippi, centered on Oxford and extending to include Water Valley and the surrounding countryside. At a scale of 1:100,000, it balances regional breadth with practical detail, recording highways, railways, towns, rivers, reservoirs, forests, and subtle shifts in elevation. The map captures a landscape at a particular late-twentieth-century moment, before subsequent changes in development, infrastructure, and land use altered parts of the region. Its clear color palette, precise linework, and systematic labeling reflect the disciplined visual language of modern American government cartography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe United States Geological Survey, founded in 1879, brought more than a century of scientific authority to the creation of this map. Established to classify public lands and examine the geological structure, mineral resources, and products of the national domain, the USGS became one of the world’s most respected mapping institutions. Its topographical maps are admired not only for accuracy, but also for their elegant economy: every road, contour, stream, and settlement serves a purpose. In “Oxford,” that tradition is visible in the careful integration of human and natural geography, offering a measured, empirical view of Mississippi’s terrain while preserving the understated beauty characteristic of USGS cartographic design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOxford itself anchors the map with cultural and historical resonance. Best known as the home of the University of Mississippi and closely associated with William Faulkner, the city occupies an important place in the intellectual and literary geography of the American South. The map situates Oxford within a broader network of smaller communities, rural roads, rail corridors, and surrounding valleys, revealing the connections that shaped movement and settlement across the region. Water Valley, another prominent town shown here, appears within this same landscape of transport routes, agricultural lands, and wooded terrain. Together, these places form a vivid picture of northern Mississippi beyond the familiar boundaries of city streets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural features give the map much of its visual and historical depth. Sardis Lake, one of northern Mississippi’s major reservoirs, appears as a commanding blue presence, tied to flood control, recreation, and regional water management. The Yalobusha River and associated drainage patterns trace the underlying structure of the land, while contour lines describe the gentle but meaningful rises and falls of the Mississippi uplands. Holly Springs National Forest adds another layer of interest, marking a protected landscape of pine and hardwood forests, wildlife habitat, and recreational ground. The result is a map in which hydrology, elevation, and vegetation combine to reveal the environmental character of the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a historical document, “Oxford” records more than geography; it preserves a snapshot of how this part of Mississippi was organized and understood in 1990. Major highways and local roads show the framework of travel and commerce, while railways hint at older patterns of regional exchange. Parks, forests, water bodies, and rural settlements speak to the coexistence of recreation, conservation, agriculture, and small-town life. The map’s elevation shading and contour work invite close reading, rewarding the eye with a nuanced sense of landform often missed in ordinary road maps. It is both a practical survey and a refined cartographic artifact, capturing Mississippi’s terrain with clarity, restraint, and scientific grace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCities, towns and places on this map\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater Valley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOxford\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHolly Springs National Forest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSardis Lake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYalobusha River\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMajor highways and roads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRailways\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSurrounding forests and natural landscapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNearby valleys\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVarious parks and recreational areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHistorical context \u0026amp; cartographic details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMap title:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oxford\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Created in 1990; published with a 1991 imprint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMapmaker\/Publisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e United States Geological Survey (USGS).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:100,000 topographical map.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSGS context:\u003c\/strong\u003e The USGS, established in 1879, is a U.S. government scientific agency known for mapping and studying the nation’s geography, natural resources, and environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clear, systematic USGS topographical design with a readable color palette.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCartographic details:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows road networks, water features, elevation contours, and landforms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTopographic character:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highlights elevation changes through contour lines and shading.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical significance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Records geographical features and land use as they appeared around 1990, before later urban and environmental changes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooking for a particular place?\u003c\/strong\u003e Review the detailed images to confirm that the town, landmark or feature you have in mind appears on the map. If you are unsure, \u003ca target=\"”_blank”\" href=\"\/de\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eask our workshop to check before you order\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDetailed maps are especially rewarding at larger sizes, where names, boundaries and decorative features have more room to be appreciated. Use the close-up preview and size guide to choose the right scale for your wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis map looks amazing at sizes all the way up to 50in (125cm). 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