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1966 Map of Borden Springs

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Borden Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Borden Wheeler Springs and the surrounding wilderness of the Talladega National Forest define this landscape along the Alabama-Georgia border during the mid-1960s. The area is marked by a deep industrial history, anchored by the Tecumseh Furnace and the prominent Augusta Mine Ridge, which signal the region's earlier mining and iron-working legacy. The Seaboard Coast Line and Southern railroads traverse the terrain, connecting small settlements like Tecumseh and Esom Hill through the gaps and ridges.

Local genealogy is well-preserved through numerous rural landmarks, including the Arrington Chapel Cem, New Bethel Ch, and Antioch Cem. Waterways like Terrapin Creek and Hurricane Creek wind through the valley floors, while rugged peaks such as Rock Quarry Mtn and Gobler Knob provide distinct elevation. This edition includes purple revisions from the early 1980s, showing subtle changes in the woodland and road networks over several decades.