1936 Map of Margerum

About this map

Margerum and the nearby Riverton Junction serve as focal points in this 1936 survey of the Alabama and Mississippi borderlands. The landscape is defined by the Pickwick Landing Reservoir, which is shown in its proposed state, altering the drainage of Bear Creek and its many tributaries like Pennywinkle Creek. This era of transformation, overseen by the Tennessee Valley Authority, illustrates the intersection of traditional rural life and massive infrastructure projects. Numerous country churches and schools dot the terrain, including Carytown Ch, Lick Skillet Ch, and Douthit Sch, providing critical data for genealogical research. The Southern Railway and State Highway No 72 facilitate movement across the state line, while local industries are represented by features such as a Lime Kiln and Gage Mill. The map meticulously records family-named landmarks like Crenshaw Cem and Morris Hill, preserving the local geography before the full impact of the reservoir was realized.