1970 Map of Aliceville South

About this map

The Tombigbee River meanders through this portion of western Alabama, defining a landscape of low-lying floodplains and intricate watercourses including Lubbub Creek and the Sipsey River. In 1970, the area was characterized by a rural economy where small settlements like Vienna and Bridgeville were connected by the tracks of the St. Louis-San Francisco railroad. The map reveals a dense network of local landmarks essential for genealogical research, such as New Canaan Ch, Providence Ch, and family-named burial sites including McCaa Cem and William Cem. Transportation is represented by the George Downer Airport and a Boat Landing along the riverbanks, while the presence of a Gaging Sta and Sewage Disposal Ponds near Aliceville marks the infrastructure of the era. The terrain transitions toward a prominent Ridge in the southeast, where the Pickens and Greene county line is established.