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1971 Map of Dora

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Dora
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

The Mulberry Fork and Locust Fork define the landscape of this region on the border of Walker and Jefferson counties. By the early 1970s, the area shows a complex intersection of industry and rural life, where major rail lines like the St Louis-San Francisco and Southern railroads serve numerous coal-adjacent settlements. Small communities and junctions, including West Jefferson, Dora, and Sumiton, are interspersed with local landmarks like Dora High Sch and a Drive-in Theater.

The presence of Strip Mine operations and industrial features such as a Radio Tower and Water Tank reflect the mid-century economy. Genealogists can locate several rural congregations, such as Canaan Ch and Bethel Ch, alongside namesake landmarks like Williams Lake and Bentley Lake. The map details the transition from traditional river-bound landmarks like Sheperd Bend to the established road networks of the late 1960s.