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1978 Map of Jachin

Name: 1978 Topographic Map of Jachin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

The Meridian and Bigbee rail line cuts diagonally across this Choctaw County landscape, anchoring the small settlement of Jachin. This interior region of Alabama is defined by a dense network of watercourses, including Yantley Creek and the winding Tuckabum Creek, which navigate through heavily wooded terrain. Local life in the late 1970s was centered around several established rural congregations such as Morning Star Ch, Chapel Hill, and Shady Grove Ch.

Evidence of local industry and infrastructure is visible in the Gravel Pit near Robjohn and the Allison Lookout Tower, which provides a high-ground vantage point overlooking the timberlands. To the south, the landscape is dotted with smaller communities and landmarks like Little Walker and its namesake Little Walker Ch, while the Bogue Chitto and Hannah Lake highlight the area's rich hydrology. The map reflects a rural economy shaped by both its natural drainage patterns and the persistent influence of the railroad.