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1952 Map of Alford

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Alford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1953
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1953

About this map

Alford and the nearby community of Round Lake anchor the eastern side of this 1952 topographic study, situated along the Atlanta and St Andrews Bay railroad line. The landscape is characterized by a dense network of water bodies and unique depressions, including Peterson Bay, Buchanan Bay, and Zannie White Bay, which reflect the karst-like geology of the Panhandle. To the west, the terrain rises toward High Hill and Oak Hill, while the lowlands are drained by Hard Labor Creek and its many tributaries.

Local rural life in the mid-20th century is well-documented through numerous community landmarks. Genealogists can locate Kent Cem near Kent Mill Pond, while local schools such as Oakie Ridge Sch, Rocky Mount Sch, and Sand Hill Sch are scattered across the quadrangle. Spiritual life is marked by Macedonia Ch and New Orange Ch, and the presence of Gilberts Mill in the southwest corner points to the area's agricultural and industrial heritage.