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1970 Map of Gordon

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Gordon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

The Chattahoochee River forms the central artery of this 1970s landscape, serving as the border between Houston County, Alabama, and Early County, Georgia. This era of the river's history is defined by a transition from traditional landings like Shackleford Landing and Porters Landing to mid-century industrial development. The Great Northern Airport and several Industrial Waste Ponds signify the growth of local industry near Gordon, while the Seaboard Coast Line railroad continues to anchor the settlement at Alaga.

Local rural life is well-documented through numerous country churches and schools that served the surrounding farmland and timber tracts. Significant landmarks for genealogists and local historians include St Pauls Ch, Carver Sch, and Liberty Ch, along with the Cedar Springs Lookout Tower positioned east of the river. The map also captures the intricate drainage system of the basin, featuring Sawahatchee Creek and Wilson Creek as they feed into the main river channel at Smith Bend.