1971 Map of Opelika West

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The transition from rural Lee County to the industrial and commercial hubs of Opelika and Auburn is clearly visible in this early 1970s record. The eastern edge of the map is dominated by the dense street grid of Opelika, including neighborhoods along Staley Ave and Geneva St, while the western periphery remains largely pastoral with small communities like Stonewall, Aubrey, and the curiously named The Bottle. The industrial character of the era is evidenced by the presence of Pepperell and its associated Pepperell Sch, reflecting the mill-town origins of the local economy.