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1969 Map of Kinston

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Kinston
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Kinston serves as a central hub for this portion of southern Alabama, where the Louisville and Nashville railroad cuts a diagonal path through the countryside. The landscape is defined by the extensive Geneva State Forest, which dominates the southern half of the quadrangle. This area is heavily dissected by watercourses like Flat Creek and Indian Creek, suggesting a region historically reliant on timber and small-scale agriculture.

Rural life is anchored by scattered communities and landmarks, such as Beulah, Earlytown, and Estothel. Genealogists may find value in the various country churches and resting places including Pilgrims Rest Ch, Bethel Ch, and St Pauls Cem. The eastern boundary is naturally formed by the Pea River, where several smaller tributaries like Faulk Mill Creek and Cripple Creek drain into the river system, illustrating the intricate drainage patterns of the coastal plain.