1971 Map of Florala

About this map

Lake Jackson sits at the heart of this landscape, positioned directly against the Florida State Line where the settlement of Florala flourished. The town's grid extends toward the shore, supported by the Seaboard Coast Line railroad and local institutions like Harlan Sch and the High Sch. The map reveals a transition from these organized town centers to the dense, rolling terrain of the Covington Wildlife Management Area to the northwest. To the east, the industrial and agrarian history of the region is evident in the Old Railroad Grade and small settlements like McRae, Stedman, and Johnsons Quarters. This survey provides a distinct view of the Covington County borderlands during a period of infrastructure expansion, including the Florala Municipal Airport and a modern Rest Area, while maintaining its traditional logging and rail-oriented layout.