1971 Map of Parkers Crossroads

About this map

Lee County Public Lake serves as a central landmark in this rural landscape east of Opelika, where the topography is defined by the headwaters of Uchee Creek and its many tributaries. The area maintains a strong agricultural and early industrial character, evidenced by the presence of Griffen Mill and Meadows Mill along the southern watercourses. The Central of Georgia railroad cuts through the northern section, connecting the regional hub of Opelika to outlying settlements like Spring Villa. Numerous community centers are anchored by historic congregations and burial grounds, including Shiloh Ch Cem, Providence Ch, and Pleasant Hill Ch Cem. The landscape is further marked by local industry such as several Gravel Pit sites and a Quarry, illustrating the transition from traditional milling to modern resource extraction by the early 1970s.