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1971 Map of Alpine

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Alpine
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1994
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1994

About this map

The Whitewater River carves a deep valley through this rural landscape on the border of Fayette and Franklin Counties. In the early 1970s, the Conrail line followed the river's western bank, serving small valley communities like Nulltown and Alpine. The topography is defined by sharp ridges and deep stream incisions, with Garrison Creek and Bear Creek flowing eastward toward the primary river corridor.

Genealogists will find several notable burial sites scattered across the uplands, including Tullis Chapel Cem, Mt Zion Cem, and North Cem. The presence of the Gaging Sta near Nulltown and recreational sites like the Boat Club Camp and Bear Creek Camp indicate the river's central role in the local economy and culture. To the south, the village of Laurel sits at the base of the hills, marking a transition in the valley's settlement pattern.