1958 Map of Gold Mine

About this map

The William B Bankhead National Forest defines the eastern landscape of this survey, where the border of Marion and Winston counties meets the wooded terrain. The land is defined by a network of waterways including the Buttahatchee River, New River, and Bostick Creek, which carved the valleys where small settlements like Whitehouse and Sunny Home took root. The map records a rural economy in transition during the late 1950s, with numerous strip mines and oil wells appearing alongside traditional community landmarks.