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1967 Map of Belk

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Belk
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Luxapallila Creek carves a central path through this section of the Alabama hill country, defining the settlement patterns of Belk and Covin in the late 1960s. The Southern railroad line runs parallel to the creek, serving as a primary industrial artery for the region's timber and transit needs. The landscape is dotted with small family and community anchors, such as the Covin Sch New Friendship Ch and Wesley Chapel, which reflect the area's rural social fabric.

Elevations rise toward the east at Scareum Mountain, while the western reaches are drained by smaller tributaries like Wiggins Creek and Hells Creek. The map records numerous localized landmarks important to genealogists, including the Bethabra Cem, Sudduth Cem, and the high-ground settlement of Mt Vernon. Numerous gravel pits across the terrain suggest a landscape actively utilized for local resources during this era.