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1983 Map of Blacksher

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Blacksher
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Blacksher and the small settlements of Serange and Redtown anchor this 1983 provisional survey of the borderlands between Baldwin and Monroe counties. The landscape is defined by a dense network of watercourses, including the Little River at the northern boundary and numerous winding tributaries such as Turkey Creek, Holley Creek, and Pine Log Creek. Human infrastructure is sparse but notable, with the Lottie Lookout Tower and a Radio Tower serving as prominent landmarks for navigation and fire observation.

Local history and genealogy are supported by several unnamed Cem sites and old structures, including Wooden Piers found along the southern reach of Turkey Creek. The map documents a period of rural land use where early mill sites like Whitney Mill Branch are preserved alongside modern utility corridors. This combination of natural waterways and scattered markers provides a clear view of the area's mid-century rural development before more intensive modern changes.