1971 Map of Leighton

About this map

La Grange Mountain rises sharply from the surrounding lowlands of Colbert County, Alabama, creating a distinct topographical boundary between the valley settlements and the high ground to the south. This 1971 revision by the Tennessee Valley Authority and USGS reveals a landscape shaped by the Southern railroad and agricultural heritage, centered on the community of Leighton. The map captures a high density of small family burial grounds and country churches, such as Mayers Cem and Galilee Ch, which reflect the localized social structure of the era. To the north, the encroachment of industrial infrastructure is evident at the Emco-Listerhill Junction, while the historic La Grange College Monument and Faith Tabernacle College Spring stand as markers of the area's mid-19th-century academic and religious roots. Unusual features like Sink Pond and Brush Pond point to the unique hydrology of the Tennessee Valley floor.