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1967 Map of Palmetto

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Palmetto
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Palmetto and its surrounding rural communities in northern Pickens County are defined by a network of small churches and cemeteries that anchored local life in the late 1960s. The landscape is deeply dissected by numerous watercourses, including Lubbub Creek, Beaver Creek, and Linebarger Creek, which dictate the winding paths of the local road system. Genealogists will find significant value in the documentation of family and community landmarks like Mt Tabor Cem, Unity Grove Ch, and Big Hill Ch Cem.

Industrial activity is noted by several Gravel Pits and a prominent Pipeline cutting through the southern half of the quadrangle. Smaller settlements such as Zion and Fairview appear near the eastern and southern margins, while the terrain's complexity is highlighted by features like Orrs Lake and the various branches feeding into Bear Creek. This survey captures the traditional agricultural and residential patterns before significant modern development altered the character of the Alabama countryside.