1967 Map of Hollis Crossroads

About this map

Talladega National Forest encompasses much of this Alabama landscape, where the ridges of Horseblock Mountain and the high point of Mountain dominate the horizon. In the late 1960s, these highlands remained sparsely populated, defined by forest trails like the Skyway Motorway and the historic Jackson Trace. Water resources are a central theme, from the southern Tallapossa River to secluded impoundments like Lake Edmond, Abel Lake, and the cluster of Gold Mine Lakes. Local life centered around small crossroads settlements and community hubs such as Hollis Crossroads and Chulafinnee. The map documents numerous landmarks essential for genealogical research, including the Bethlehem Cem and Mountain Grove Ch, while the Lookout Tower standing near Abel Gap provides a clear perspective on the era's fire-management infrastructure in the deep woods of the Piedmont region.