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1947 Map of Eastaboga

Name: 1947 Topographic Map of Eastaboga
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1953
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1953

About this map

The Anniston Air Force Base and the southern reaches of the Anniston Ordnance Depot Military Reservation dominate the landscape of Talladega and Calhoun counties in the years immediately following World War II. The terrain is defined by the winding course of Choccolocco Creek and its tributaries, including Cheaha Creek and Eastaboga Creek. This mid-century survey reveals a rural society centered on small crossroads and faith, with numerous country churches like Kiddstreet Ch, Union Springs Ch, and Craig Memorial Ch dotting the countryside.

Industrial and transport infrastructure is represented by the Southern railroad line passing through Lincoln and Eastaboga, alongside local landmarks like Smiths Mill and the Transformer Station. The map captures the distinction between Eastaboga and the site of Old Eastaboga, providing a clear look at local settlement shifts and the placement of community institutions such as the Eastaboga Sch and Salem Sch before modern highway expansion.