1947 Map of Munford

About this map

Munford and the surrounding borderlands of Calhoun and Talladega counties are defined by a complex landscape of military reservations and small agricultural communities just after the war. In the north, the sprawling Anniston Ordnance Depot and its associated Reservation Boundary dominate the terrain, established near the community of Bynum. The area reflects a well-developed rural infrastructure, with numerous schools such as Jenifer High Sch and Hawkins Sch serving the local population. The Choccolocco Creek winds through the central valley, while the eastern edge is marked by the steep rise of Mountain terrain including Oak Mountain. Transportation networks are centered on the Louisville and Nashville and Southern railroads, which facilitated the movement of goods and people between local stops like Coldwater Sta and Jenifer.