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1964 Map of Matherville

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Matherville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

The Old Indian Treaty Boundary cuts across the northern reaches of this landscape, marking a significant historical line through the woods of the Mississippi-Alabama borderlands. Centered around Matherville, the area shows a mid-century rural economy shifting from timber and small-scale farming toward mineral extraction. The southwest corner is dominated by the Diamond Oil Field, where numerous drill holes and an Oil Well are recorded alongside family-named landmarks like Gandy Cem.

Community life is anchored by a dense network of country churches and schools, such as Mt Levy Sch, Scotch Chapel Cem, and St Paul Ch. Waterways like Buckatunna Creek and Mill Creek drain the terrain, with several small claypits and a Gravel Pit highlighting the local industry. This 1964 field check captures the area just as petroleum development began to leave a permanent mark on the old frontier boundary lands.