1971 Map of Mershon

About this map

The Alabaha River and the complex drainage of Hurricane Creek define this rural landscape on the border of Bacon and Pierce counties. In the early 1970s, the area remained a network of scattered agricultural settlements and small religious centers. The community of Mershon sits at a crossroads in the northeast, while Walkersville serves as a southern anchor near the river. This survey captures a highly localized geography of faith and family, evidenced by the numerous country churches and cemeteries that dot the wood-lined creeks. Notable sites include Tenmile Creek Ch and Ramah Ch, alongside family-named burial grounds like Henderson Cem and Youmans Cem. The terrain is marked by extractive sites such as a Sandpit and Gravel Pit, reflecting the local industrial activity along the waterways during this era.