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1971 Map of Bigbee

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Bigbee
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Bigbee and the surrounding rural landscape of Washington County appear here as they were documented in the early 1970s. The area is defined by its complex drainage network, where the North Prong, Middle Prong, and South Prong of Tauler Creek converge. These waterways, along with the expansive Bull Hall Swamp to the south, dictate the placement of small settlements and historical transit routes across the interior of the county.

Local genealogy and community life are anchored by landmarks like Wesley Chapel Cem, Midway Ch, and Spring Hill Ch. The presence of the Jordan Lookout Tower and a Sandpit indicate the region's reliance on timber management and extractive industry during this era. Much of the eastern portion of the map is occupied by the protected lands of the St Stephens State Forest, providing a clear look at the balance between state-managed conservation and small-scale settlements like Ellisville and Carpenter.