1971 Map of Gantt

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Gantt Lake dominates this 1970s landscape, formed by the impoundment of the Conecuh River along the border of Covington and Crenshaw counties. This era reveals a transition from traditional river-bottom agriculture to a community centered around the reservoir, though the legacy of the timber and rail era persists via the Central of Georgia railroad line. The map highlights a series of small rural communities and church-centered settlements including Straughn, Searight, and Valley of Shiloh. Genealogists and local historians can locate numerous country landmarks such as Zion Chapel Ch, Shady Grove Ch, and the Gantt Cem near the town of Gantt. The topography is defined by the winding river valley and its tributaries like Sims Mill Creek and Feagin Creek, while industrial presence is noted at the Powerplant Substa downstream from the main lake.