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1978 Map of Jay

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

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

The Escambia River and Conecuh River converge along the Florida-Alabama border, defining a landscape of complex waterways and industrial activity. This survey captures the region during a period of significant petroleum production, evidenced by the extensive Oil Field and numerous Oil Wells scattered across the terrain. The town of Jay serves as the primary hub, supported by smaller settlements like Brownsdale, Cobbtown, and Happy Valley.

Local landmarks such as Jay Airport and a network of Pipelines reflect the infrastructure required for the area's energy economy. Genealogists can find several country churches, including New Testament Ch and Ebenezer Ch, while those interested in local history can trace the many "dead rivers" and lakes, such as Jernigan Dead River and Government Dead Lake, which reveal the shifting course of the river systems over time.