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1952 Map of Blackburn

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Blackburn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

Cypress Creek and its many tributaries, including Little Cypress Creek and Middle Cypress Creek, carve a complex drainage pattern across this Lauderdale County landscape. The mid-century rural character is defined by a dense network of country churches and small community hubs like Zip City and Jacksonburg. Local genealogy is well-represented through family-named landmarks and resting places such as Richardson Cem, Nolen Cem, and Pitney Grove Cem.

Transport and early industry are visible at Sharps Mill and the Big Cut Station, while the historical road network is anchored by Chisholm Road and Cloverdale Road. This survey, updated with later revisions, shows the placement of rural education and worship at sites like Wilson Sch, Bethel Berry Ch, and Hilldale Ch, offering a precise view of the settlement patterns before the intensification of modern development.