1975 Map of Blountsville

About this map

The Blountsville settlement serves as the central hub of this orthophotoquad, which captures the Alabama landscape as it appeared in late 1975. This specialized imagery, produced in cooperation with the Soil Conservation Service, emphasizes the texture of the terrain and land-use patterns rather than traditional topographic lines. The winding path of the Mulberry Fork cuts through the northwest corner and meanders across the southern reach of the map, illustrating the deep river bends that define the local geography. To the east, the smaller community of Royal sits amidst a patchwork of forested hills and cleared agricultural fields. The corridor of Route 231 provides a clear view of the primary transit artery connecting these rural communities, offering a detailed look at the physical structures and farm layouts of the mid-1970s.