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1967 Map of Berry SE

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

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The North River meanders through the heart of the hilly borderlands between Fayette and Tuscaloosa Counties in this late-1960s survey. The landscape is defined by its deep creek valleys and numerous family-named landmarks that offer significant value for genealogical research. Communities appear centered around rural institutions like Gorgas Sch, while the religious history of the area is marked by Union Grove Ch, Sulphur Springs Ch, and Oregonia Ch.

Transit across the river is anchored at Wittson Bridge, providing a vital link between the western ridges and the eastern creek systems. Small family burial grounds, including Sterling Cem and Willingham Cem, are scattered across the terrain, reflecting the long-established agrarian settlement patterns of this Alabama interior. Notable water bodies such as Tyro Creek and Bear Creek carve through the topography, illustrating the drainage network that dictated early road placement and land use.