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1968 Map of Central Mills

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Central Mills
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Central Mills sits at the heart of this survey, where the convergence of Perry and Dallas counties meets the winding path of Chilatchee Creek. The landscape is defined by its rural density, marked by numerous congregations including Shady Grove Ch, Concord Ch, and Pine Grove Ch. These community hubs are connected by a network of unimproved roads and several watercourses such as Little Chilatchee Creek and Rogers Creek.

The southern portion of the map highlights a significant transportation corridor where the Louisville and Nashville and Southern railroads traverse the terrain, passing through Bialock and near the settlement of Carleys. This rail infrastructure, combined with landmarks like Bon Aire Lake and Center Chapel, illustrates the agrarian and logistical character of the Alabama Black Belt during the late 1960s and 1970s.