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1970 Map of Myrtlewood North

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Myrtlewood North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The Tombigbee River carves a deep, winding path through this corner of western Alabama, defining the boundaries where Sumter, Choctaw, and Marengo counties meet. Along the southern edge, the settlement of Myrtlewood serves as a hub for the Louisville and Nashville railroad, which cuts through the lower portion of the map. The landscape is heavily defined by its water systems, including the complex meanders of Chickasaw Bogue and various wetlands like Dustin Slough.

Rural community life in the late 1960s is evidenced by several churches and local landmarks, such as New Macedonia Ch and Clover Hill Ch with its adjacent Clover Hill Cem. Small settlements like Pin Hook and Hill Top are documented, alongside recreational points like a Boat Ramp and a picnic area on the river, reflecting a region where the river economy and rail transport remained central to the local geography.