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1968 Map of Gallion

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Gallion
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The Southern railroad line cuts a straight path across the northern landscape of the Black Belt region, anchoring the small communities of Gallion and Allenville. This late-1960s perspective reveals a rural landscape deeply rooted in its local institutions, evidenced by the numerous country churches such as Bethlehem Ch, Nazarea Galilee Ch, and St James Ch that dot the countryside. The terrain is defined by a network of small waterways, including Cottonwood Creek and Powell Creek, which meander toward the southern reaches of the quadrangle.

Genealogists and local historians can find specific points of interest at the Allenville Cem and landmarks like the Radio Tower near Gallion. The map also delineates the jurisdictional boundary between Marengo and Hale Counties, showing how these political lines intersect the physical geography of Rocky Branch and Little Dry Creek. The placement of Lake Henry and Moss Lake further illustrates the hydrological character of the area during this era.