1957 Map of Bellwood

About this map

The Choctawhatchee River defines the landscape of southeastern Alabama in the late 1950s, snaking through a network of creeks and branches at the intersection of Coffee, Dale, and Geneva counties. This area is characterized by scattered rural settlements such as Bellwood and Scranton, supported by a strong foundation of community landmarks. Numerous country churches, including Cool Springs Ch, Sardis Ch, and St Pauls Ch, serve as focal points for local genealogy and history research. Along the lowlands near the river, several Sandpits indicate small-scale industrial activity, while named water bodies like Lake Jeanette and Lake Fox punctuate the terrain. The map provides a detailed view of the drainage patterns from Brackin Mill Creek and Roaring Creek, offering a look at the rural road networks and family-named landmarks that connected these agricultural communities before modern development.