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1970 Map of Montrose North

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Montrose North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

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Bienville National Forest dominates the western portion of this landscape at the Jasper and Newton county line. The timbered terrain is dissected by an intricate drainage system including Tallahoma Creek, Beal Creek, and Quarterliah Creek, which flow through the forested hills. The Gulf Mobile and Ohio railroad corridor provides the primary industrial spine for the region, connecting small communities like Roberts and Montrose.

Community life during this era centered on rural crossroads and spiritual landmarks such as Sand Ridge Church, Mt Nebo Church, and Oak Grove Church. Genealogists will find several burial sites noted across the quadrangle, from the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in the north to the Pilgrim Rest Ch Cemeteries near Baxter. This survey also documents the local high point at Randall Hill, where a cemetery and lookout tower overlook the surrounding timberlands.