1970 Map of Mantua

About this map

The Sipsey River meanders across the boundary of Pickens and Greene Counties, defining a landscape shaped by bottomlands and the relic infrastructure of the Old Grade Railroad. This 1970 field-checked survey reveals a rural settlement pattern centered on several small communities including Benevola and Mantua. The map is particularly valuable for genealogical research, documenting numerous country churches and burial sites such as Mt Moriah Ch, Cumberland Ch, and Mt Zion Ch. Along the river, features like Longview Landing Strip and a Boat Ramp indicate the local reliance on the waterway for both transport and recreation. The upland areas are drained by a network of creeks, including Brush Creek and Carpenters Creek, which cut through the undulating terrain south of the river valley.