1967 Map of Hamilton NE

About this map

The Tennessee Valley Divide snakes across this corner of Marion County, separating the northern waters of Brush Creek from the southern drainages of the Buttahatchee River. In the late 1960s, this rural landscape was defined by its scattered country churches and schools, such as Union Hill Ch and the Southern Schoolhouse Ch. The map captures a moment of transition as traditional mill sites like Tyre Mill Pond remained named landmarks while extensive Strip Mine and Claypits operations began to recontour the hillsides.