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1975 Map of Center Ridge

Name: 1975 Topographic Map of Center Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Leaf River and its meandering tributaries dominate this mid-1970s landscape in Smith County, where the transition between agricultural land and industrial extraction is evident. The rural community of Center Ridge serves as a central point, surrounded by a network of country churches including Liberty Ch, Beaverdam Ch, and New Bethel Ch. These landmarks, along with Ditch Cem, provide significant touchpoints for genealogists tracing family roots in the Piney Woods region.

Industrial activity is marked by the Tallahala Creek Oil and Gas Field and numerous Gravel Pits scattered across the terrain. The presence of a Fish Farm near Ichusa Creek and the site at Mineral Springs suggests a diverse utilization of the local water resources and geography. Waterways like West Tallahala Creek and Beaverdam Creek carve through the hills, defining the drainage patterns and historical property lines of the era.