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1943 Map of Citronelle

Name: 1943 Topographic Map of Citronelle
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

Citronelle stands as the primary hub of this 1940s Alabama interior, where the high pine lands of Mobile and Washington counties meet. The landscape is defined by a dense network of country schools and churches, including Sims Chapel Sch and Pleasant View Sch, reflecting a deeply established rural community before the mid-century. Along the eastern edge, the Mobile River provides a critical transport artery, bordered by the Southern railroad and settlements like Bucks and Chastang.

Inland, the terrain is shaped by the headwaters of Cedar Creek, home to the Cedar Creek State Park and the notable Cedar Creek Falls. The map documents a mix of public infrastructure and local landmarks, from the Searcy State Hospital near Mt Vernon to the Fairford Fire Tower. Notable social and industrial sites such as Sullivan Store, the Weaver Community House, and the Borrow Pit provide a look at the daily operations of this river-and-rail corridor during the war years.