1967 Map of Palmetto

About this map

Palmetto and its surrounding countryside in Pickens County are defined by a complex network of creek branches and rural congregations. The landscape is heavily dissected by waterways such as Lubbub Creek, Linebarger Creek, and Beaver Creek, creating a terrain where community life historically centered around small churches and family burial grounds. Notable landmarks include the Unity Grove Ch in the northwest and Shiloh Ch to the southeast. Local industry at the time of this late-1960s survey is represented by scattered Gravel Pits, while the agricultural character of the region is emphasized by the inclusion of fence and field lines. These details, combined with the presence of Mt Tabor Cem and Big Hill Cem, offer a clear look at the mid-century rural settlement patterns of this Alabama interior.