1962 Map of Daleville

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Ponta Creek and its many tributaries, including Baker Creek and Wright Creek, carve through the landscape along the county line between Kemper and Lauderdale counties. In the early 1960s, this area is characterized by a high density of rural community centers, each anchored by a local church or cemetery. Significant burial sites such as the Samuel Dale Cem and Daleville Cem are prominent near the settlement of Daleville, while numerous small houses of worship like Ebenezer Ch, Tabernacle Ch, and Andrews Chapel dot the surrounding hills. This survey records the rural layout before major modern development, capturing the network of unpaved roads and local Sandpits that supported the local economy. The southeastern corner shows the encroaching influence of the nearby Naval Air Station, marking the intersection of traditional southern rural life and mid-century military expansion.