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1947 Map of Francis Mill

Name: 1947 Topographic Map of Francis Mill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Coosa River Logan Martin Lake dominates the northwest corner of this region, reflecting the significant landscape changes brought by mid-century damming and reservoir creation. This 1947 survey, later updated with 1970s photogrammetric revisions, reveals a territory balanced between agricultural roots and large-scale federal footprints. The eastern edge is defined by the Fort Mc Clellan Military Reservation and the Anniston Ordnance Depot Reservation, showing the military's substantial influence on Alabama land use during and after World War II.

Rural life is preserved through numerous family and community landmarks, such as Bailey Springs Cem and the Old Sulphur Springs Sch. The presence of Francis Mill and Martins Mill suggests a history of local industry along the various tributaries, including Cane Creek and Blue Eye Creek. Small communities like Acker and landmarks like Mt Olive Ch provide essential data points for genealogists tracing family roots in this corner of Calhoun County.