1973 Map of Hampton

About this map

Hampton serves as the central hub of this Calhoun County landscape, where the local economy and geography are defined by the winding course of Champagnolle Creek and its many tributaries like Blann Creek and Taylor Creek. The settlement pattern of the 1970s and 1980s reveals a community deeply rooted in its rural landscape, with several historic focal points including Campground Church and Earnest Cemetery (Union Church). The presence of an Old Railroad Grade near Harrell points to a transition in local transportation, while numerous Gravel Pits scattered throughout the territory indicate active resource extraction during this era. Recreation and civic life are anchored by Ham Moses Park in Hampton, providing a rare designated public space amidst the dense network of forest and stream drainages like Hurricane Creek and Sam White.