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1978 Map of Nanafalia

Name: 1978 Topographic Map of Nanafalia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Nanafalia and Sweet Water anchor this rural landscape in Marengo County, reflecting a settlement pattern deeply tied to the creek networks of southwest Alabama. The topography is defined by the winding paths of Sweetwater Creek and Horse Creek, which flow through a region marked by numerous small communities and family landmarks. This 1978 survey highlights the social fabric of the era through its concentration of local institutions, including the St Paul Ch, Holiness Ch, and the Independent Ch.

Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of burial sites across the terrain, from the Hickory Grove Cem in the west to the Old Union Ch Cem near Exmoor. The presence of small settlements like Aimwell, Coxheath, and Hoboken illustrates the persistence of these rural centers. Further south, the map details Nicholsville and the Antioch Ch near the banks of Deep Creek, providing a clear record of the area's development before further modernization.