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1971 Map of Mitchell Dam NW

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Mitchell Dam NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Mitchell Lake and the winding Weogufka Creek dominate this 1971 landscape along the Coosa and Chilton County border. The map reveals a transition between established rural settlements and recreational development, evidenced by the Horse Stamp Campground and a Golf Course near Lake Paint Creek. Small hamlets like Quinsey and Dollar remain central to the local geography, alongside family-named landmarks such as McSwain and Duke Cem.

The presence of numerous creek branches, including Meherg Branch and Little Tom Creek, illustrates the complex drainage system feeding into the reservoir. Industrial activity is sparsely represented by a single Gravel Pit near the river bend. This survey preserves a specific moment in Alabama's geography before further modern shoreline development, documenting the location of Quinsey Cem and Jennings Cem for those tracing family roots in this riverine corridor.