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1970 Map of Kirk

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Kirk
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Bear Creek and Sneads Creek wind through the hills of eastern Pickens County in this 1970 snapshot, illustrating a landscape defined by small-scale agriculture and early industrial infrastructure. The presence of Speeds Water Mill along the creek banks serves as a focal point for the rural economy of the era. The mapping record captures several distinct communities such as Kirk and Pleasant Grove, each anchored by local landmarks like Souls Chapel and Mars Hill Ch.

Tracing the southern edge of the sheet, the Sipsey River and its accompanying Old Railroad Grade reveal the historical importance of water and rail corridors for moving timber or goods. For genealogists, the map is particularly useful for identifying family-named sites and traditional gathering places, including Piney Grove Cemetery, Mitchell Cemetery, and the Liberty Church and its adjacent Cemetery.