1972 Map of Monroeville

About this map

Monroeville serves as the focal point of this southwestern Alabama landscape, showing the city's mid-century footprint alongside its industrial and transit infrastructure. The Louisville and Nashville railroad cuts through the eastern terrain near Peterman, while the St Louis San Francisco line serves the western reaches. Rural life remains centered on community landmarks like Mt Olive Ch, Antioch Ch, and Mars Hill Ch, while smaller settlements such as Axle and The Ridge are positioned along the highland elevations. The topography is defined by the significant drainage of Limestone Creek, which is monitored by a Gaging Station to the west. This map provides a detailed view of the area's development during the early 1970s, including the growth of West Monroeville and the presence of localized features like Vanity Fair Lake and Monroeton.