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1951 Map of Oakman

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Oakman
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1951
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1951

About this map

Oakman serves as the primary population center in this 1951 study of the Walker and Fayette county line, situated along the Southern railroad line that dictated the region's early growth. The settlement pattern reflects an economy built on natural resources, with names like Coal Valley and Coalbed Creek hinting at the mining history that shaped the local landscape. Rural life is anchored by a network of community landmarks, including Mt Zion Ch near Patton Hill and the Old Lebanon Ch further south.

The rugged terrain of the Warrior Basin is defined by prominent ridges such as Propst Mountain and Clemments Mountain, while the southern reaches are marked by Dividing Ridge and the sharp profile of The Backbone. Genealogists will find significant value in the detailed documentation of family-named sites, from the Infant Hill Cemetery to Gaines Hill, offering a clear view of the homesteads and social centers that defined this Alabama coal and timber country during the mid-twentieth century.