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1971 Map of Lafayette

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

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Lafayette serves as the focal point of this east-central Alabama landscape, situated at the junction of several regional routes and the Central of Georgia railroad line. The map captures the town's social and healthcare infrastructure, notably featuring the Batson Memorial Sanitarium to the north and a local Hospital and Radio Tower to the south. Educational facilities like the Eastside Sch and Southside Sch are clearly marked within the town's grid.

Surrounding the urban center, the countryside is defined by a network of rural churches and family-linked landmarks that reflect the community's deep roots. Scattered settlements such as Marcoot, Rollins, and Buffalo are connected by a web of creeks, including the winding Chatahospee Creek and Mill Creek. To the southwest, the Lafayette Reservoir and its associated Finley Creek provide a significant water resource. The presence of numerous cemeteries like Old Rock Springs Cem and Handy Cem offers valuable data for genealogical research in this portion of Chambers County.