1975 Map of Clarence

About this map

Clarence and the surrounding Blount County landscape appear in high detail on this orthophotograph, which uses aerial imagery to document the rural character of the region in the mid-1970s. The terrain is marked by a complex patchwork of woodlots and agricultural clearings, revealing how the local economy utilized the upland plateaus and winding stream valleys. Small crossroads communities like Snead Crossroads and Hendrix serve as focal points for the network of local roads that weave through the hills. This document is particularly valuable for genealogists and local historians, as it provides a photographic record of land use and building footprints before more modern development altered the footprint of these traditional Alabama settlements.