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1972 Map of Flynns Lake

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Flynns Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

The Alabama River winds through the borderlands of Monroe and Clarke counties, serving as the central artery for this 1970s-era landscape. The map records several historic river access points that reflect the area's agricultural and transit history, including Dale Ferry Landing, Howard Landing, and Flynn Gin Landing. The river's influence is seen in the surrounding wetlands and water bodies like Flynns Lake and the prominent Marshalls Bluff overlooking the water.

Upland from the river, the map documents a network of rural community centers anchored by country churches such as Mt Gilead Ch, Shiloh Ch, and Rocky Hill Ch. The settlement of Baileys and the Jamestown Ch area show the distribution of family-named landmarks and local infrastructure, while several Quarry sites indicate local industry near the riverbanks. Numerous drainage systems, including Marshalls Creek and Hollinger Creek, further define the topography of this river valley.