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1960 Map of Ozark

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Ozark
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Ozark serves as the bustling hub of this 1960s Alabama landscape, where the Atlantic Coast Line railroad and local schools like Smith High Sch anchor the growing community. To the southwest, the Fort Rucker Military Reservation dominates the terrain, featuring the expansive Lake Tholocco and the Hooper Field Tower. This area reflects a mid-century balance between a significant military presence and the traditional rural character of Dale County.

Genealogists will find several notable burial sites throughout the countryside, including Old Salem Cem and Claybank Ch Cem. The map captures the transition of the landscape into a post-war era, with smaller settlements like Marley Mill near its namesake Marley Millpond and water bodies such as Roy Parker Lake and Dale County Public Lake providing recreational or utility value. These features provide a look at the interplay between early settlement patterns and the expansive military infrastructure of the mid-20th century.