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1957 Map of Geneva East

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Geneva East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

The Choctawhatchee River and Pea River converge at the settlement of Geneva, a focal point for this 1957 survey of southeastern Alabama. The landscape is defined by its intricate water network, featuring numerous small tributaries such as Schuttle Mill Branch, Wheeler Mill Branch, and Vanlandingham Mill Creek, many of which bear the names of early local industry. The Louisville and Nashville railroad cuts through the southern terrain, connecting the larger hub of Geneva with smaller outlying communities like Eunola and Black.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant value in the distribution of rural landmarks, including Providence Ch, Pleasant Home Ch, and the Oak Grove Sch. The presence of the Carter Cem and family-named features like Simmons Creek and Flowers Branch provide specific points of reference for tracing heritage. Near Geneva, mid-century infrastructure is noted by a Landing Field and a Drive-in Theater, reflecting the era's evolving transportation and social habits.