1987 Map of Marion Junction

About this map

Marion Junction stands as a significant rural rail node where the landscape of western Dallas County meets the Cahaba River valley. The map documents a period of transition in the late twentieth century, showing the established settlement at the junction alongside nearby Harrell and the expansive Camp Selma grounds. The river's winding course dominates the eastern half of the quadrangle, flanked by numerous tributaries like Oakmulgee Creek and Possum Creek. Local industry and infrastructure are noted through features such as a Gravel Pit and a Gaging Station on the river. Water remains a central theme for the area, with Lake Lanier and Sherman Pond providing local landmarks amidst the network of branches and creeks that feed into the Cahaba's primary channel.