1966 Map of Oak Level

About this map

Talladega National Forest dominates this section of eastern Alabama, where the landscape is defined by the headwaters of several key creeks along the Georgia state line. The settlement of Oak Level sits at a crossroads in the northwest, serving as a focal point for a rural community characterized by its numerous country churches and small cemeteries. These spiritual and social landmarks, such as Mars Hill Ch and New Coldwater Ch, are scattered throughout the wooded terrain, often accompanied by family burial grounds like Cherry Grove Cem. The map reveals a dispersed settlement pattern typical of the mid-20th century in Cleburne County, where life followed the winding paths of Muscadine Creek and Wallace Creek. This survey captures the area before modern development, preserving the locations of sites like Piney Woods and Pilgrims Rest Ch for local historians and genealogists.