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1971 Map of Little Texas

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

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Tuskegee National Forest dominates the northwest quadrant of this terrain, where the landscape transitions from the wooded ridges of the forest into an area of scattered rural settlements and small-scale industry. The namesake community of Little Texas serves as a central landmark, surrounded by a network of local churches that define the social geography of the era, including Oak Grove Ch, Hickory Grove Ch, and Pine Grove Ch.

Evidence of historical transportation and resource extraction is visible through the Old Railroad Grade in the southwest and numerous Gravel Pits scattered near Chewacla Creek. The map documents important local institutions like the Nichols Jr High Sch and multiple family-linked burial sites such as Union Cem and Hickory Grove Cem, providing a detailed view of Macon County's rural infrastructure before significant modern development altered these traditional community hubs.