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1945 Map of Newburg

Name: 1945 Topographic Map of Newburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

Newburg and the surrounding woodlands of the William B Bankhead National Forest define this landscape on the Franklin and Lawrence county line. The map reveals a mid-century rural network centered around the Russellville Road and Moulton Road, where local life was anchored by numerous country churches such as Macedonia Ch, Sylvester Ch, and New Hope Ch. The topography is shaped by significant heights like Macedonia Mtn and Eckerberger Mtn, with a dense system of hollows and branches feeding into Bear Creek.

Family history is deeply embedded in the terrain, marked by several local burial grounds including the Denton Hollow Cem and Templeton Cem. The inclusion of the Tennessee Valley Authority revisions highlights the evolving management of the region, specifically within the Black Warrior Wildlife Management Area, where the intersection of Byler Road and local schools like Union Sch once served as vital community hubs.