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1972 Map of Banner

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Banner
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

The settlement of Banner sits at the center of this 1970s landscape, characterized by a complex network of small private lakes and narrow creek bottoms in rural Calhoun County. Numerous family-named water bodies like Williams Lake, Costner Lake, and Edwards Lake dot the terrain, reflecting a local economy tied to water management and land ownership. The presence of the Banner Compressor Station and a prominent Radio Tower indicate the infrastructure of the era, while the Banner Lookout Tower overlooks the surrounding ridges and valleys.

Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of community anchors, from Rapers Chapel and Union Grove Ch to several well-maintained burial grounds. Locations such as Reasons Cem and Spring Creek Cem are mapped alongside the small village of Ellard to the south. The drainage patterns of Persimmon Creek, Brushy Creek, and Horsepen Creek define the agricultural and residential layout, providing a clear view of the county's rural character before further modern development.