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1971 Map of Marvyn

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Marvyn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Watoola Creek and Snake Creek wind through the borderlands of Lee and Russell Counties in this 1971 survey. The landscape is dotted with small rural communities and crossroad settlements such as Marvyn, Uhland, and Whatley Cross Road. This area of eastern Alabama reflects a deeply rooted community structure, evidenced by the numerous small churches including Rising Star Ch, St Alice Ch, and Union Grove Ch. Genealogists may find interest in local burial sites such as Canaan Cem and Jenkins Cem, often located near their respective congregations.

Industrial activity is noted through scattered Gravel Pits in the northern reaches, while the southern terrain is defined by larger water bodies like Choppers Lake and Torbert Lake near Uchee Creek. The map documents a period of rural stability, preserving the locations of local landmarks like the Dixie Sch and the winding course of Maringo Creek before later 20th-century developments altered the local character.