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1971 Map of Honoraville

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Honoraville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Honoraville and its surrounding countryside in the early 1970s appear as a landscape of rural congregations and active land modification. The area is heavily marked by Strip Mines, particularly along the western reaches of Pigeon Creek and near the settlement of Midway. These excavations create a distinct visual contrast against the natural drainage patterns of Graydon Branch and Skipper Mill Branch.

Genealogists and local historians will find an exceptional density of community landmarks, with numerous country churches anchoring the social geography. From Mt Zion Ch in the northeast to Bethlehem Ch and Chapel Hill Ch in the south, these sites delineate long-established neighborhoods. The map also records several private water bodies like Masseys Pond and Sims Pond, alongside terrain features such as Black Rock and Rock Hill, offering a precise look at the land use and hydrology of Crenshaw County during this period.