1969 Map of Graham

About this map

The Little Tallapoosa River defines the northern reaches of this borderland terrain, winding through a landscape of creek valleys and ridges where Alabama meets Georgia. In the late 1960s, the rural character of this region is evidenced by the density of community churches and named bridges, such as Muckfaw Bridge and Coles Bridge. The settlement of Graham serves as a central point, surrounded by numerous small congregational sites like Shiloh Ch, Bethena Ch, and St James Ch. To the east, the terrain rises toward Blackjack Mtn, while southern reaches near Ephesus are drained by Cutnose Creek. This survey captures the traditional agricultural and social layout of the area before modern consolidation, preserving the locations of family-associated landmarks such as the Buchanan Memorial and historic gathering places like the Bethlehem-Camp Ground Ch.