1954 Map of Choccolocco

About this map

Choccolocco sits at the center of this mid-century landscape where the agricultural valley of Choccolocco Creek meets the rising slopes of the Talladega National Forest. The map documents a significant intersection of military, industrial, and rural life in Calhoun County. To the north and west, the Fort McClellan Military Reservation occupies a massive footprint, encompassing landmarks like Pleasant Ridge Ch and several named peaks including Morton Hill and Noyes Hill. The valley floor is marked by the infrastructure of the Southern railroad, which connects the small communities of Iron City and DeArmanville. Local history is preserved through labels for Whitesides Mill and numerous country churches such as Antioch Ch and Harmony Ch, while family-named landmarks like Harper Lake and Hanna Cem reflect the long-standing settlement patterns of the region.