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1980 Map of Elsanor

Name: 1980 Topographic Map of Elsanor
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

The Styx River and the Blackwater River define the winding drainage patterns of this Baldwin County landscape, captured during a period of agricultural and residential development in the 1980s. The settlement of Elsanor serves as a central hub, supported by the Elsanor Community Center and the Elsanor Sch. Local history is anchored by several rural congregations and burial grounds, including St. Matthew Ch, Seminole Ch, and Greenwood Ch, along with Foley Cem and the Greek Cem.

Transportation history is visible through the Old Railroad Grade and numerous claypits that dot the terrain, suggesting the importance of local material extraction. To the east, the Seminole Lookout Tower stands near Lawrance Creek, while smaller tributaries like Cowpen Creek and Beetree Creek feed into the larger river systems. This map also notes Taylors Camp along the riverbanks, reflecting the area's mix of permanent settlement and seasonal riverfront activity.