1967 Map of Leesburg

About this map

Weiss Lake and the Coosa River dominate the southeastern landscape of this Northeast Alabama study, which documents a transition in the local economy from traditional river settlements to post-dam utility and recreation. The Weiss Dam and its associated Powerplant stand as significant infrastructure landmarks, while the Southern RR tracks parallel the distinctive southwest-to-northeast orientation of Shinbone Ridge. Rural community life is anchored by numerous small congregations and cemeteries, including Hunt Chapel and Olivers Chapel in the northern hills, and Slackland Ch near the valley floor. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations through well-established names like Leesburg, Sand Rock, and smaller localities such as Scrougeout and Slackland. The map reveals a complex border region where Cherokee, De Kalb, and Etowah counties converge amidst the dramatic terrain of Big Mountain.