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1967 Map of Elrod

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Elrod
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The Gulf Mobile and Ohio railroad corridor anchors the southern landscape of this 1967 survey, linking the small communities of Holman, Elrod, and Buhl. Situated along the border of Pickens and Tuscaloosa Counties, the terrain is defined by the winding course of the Sipsey River and its complex network of swampy backwaters, including Cooper Slough and Springer Slough. The rural character of the era is evident in the numerous country churches and family burial grounds that dot the ridges above the river valley.

Local genealogy is well-represented by landmarks such as Freeman Cem, Wilburn Cem, and the Mt Nebo Ch. In the northern section, the community of Echola sits near the headwaters of Dunn Creek, while the western hills are marked by the Pleasant Grove Ch and Sand Springs Ch. This map documents a traditional Southern river-and-rail landscape before modern infrastructure significantly altered the local settlement patterns.