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1957 Map of Braggs

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Braggs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

Old Town and the neighboring hills of Lowndes and Dallas Counties define this rural landscape during the late 1950s. The map captures a high density of small-scale community hubs, with dozens of churches and schools scattered across the terrain, reflecting the social geography of the Black Belt. Of particular interest is the Berlin Normal Sch and the community of Pleasant Hill, which was served by the Pleasant Hill Station.

Industry and transport are marked by the Louisville and Nashville line, which passes through Minter (Minters Sta) in the western portion of the quadrangle. The agricultural and residential character of the era is evident in the numerous named schools like Mt Lily Sch and Dutch Bend Sch, alongside local landmarks such as Nixon Hall and Community Hall. The drainage patterns of Dry Cedar Creek and its many branches like Sullivan Branch weave through the hills, providing the natural framework for these established settlements.