1969 Map of Madrid

About this map

The Atlanta and Saint Andrews Bay railroad anchors the local geography of southeastern Alabama, running south through Madrid toward the Florida line. This 1969 landscape is defined by its agricultural crossroads and small community centers like Rehobeth and Garretts Crossroads. The terrain is deeply etched by a network of waterways including Chipola Creek and Big Creek, which feed into low-lying areas like Coopers Bay. The map reveals a high density of rural spiritual and memorial sites, such as St Phillips Cem, St Peters Ch, and New Providence Ch, many of which represent long-standing family and community anchors. The division between Geneva and Houston counties is clearly delineated, showing how political boundaries intersect with natural features like Chestnut Branch.