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1963 Map of Greenbrier

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Greenbrier
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

Madison and the smaller settlements of Greenbrier and Belle Mina anchor this early 1960s survey of the Limestone and Madison County line. The Southern Railway corridor serves as the primary industrial artery, passing through the heart of these cotton-growing communities. Agriculture remains a dominant force on the landscape, evidenced by local landmarks like the Burgreen Gin and the extensive network of rural churches and schools, such as Parker Chapel and Greenbrier School.

The southern portion of the map is defined by the Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge and the backwaters of Wheeler Lake. This area shows the intricate drainage patterns of Beaverdam Swamp and Wild Hog Swamp before they meet the Tennessee River system. A notable sign of mid-century infrastructure growth is the Huntsville Madison County Airport, shown here while still under construction, signaling the region's impending transformation.