1969 Map of Pearson

About this map

Talladega National Forest covers much of this landscape along the border of Tuscaloosa and Bibb counties, where the Gulf Mobile and Ohio railroad corridor dictates the placement of small settlements and rural infrastructure. The rail line connects the communities of Hagler, Pearson, and Harmon, following the natural passage near Bear Creek. This period shows a transition in land use, from traditional rural gatherings at local houses of worship like Liberty Ch and Hubbard Springs Ch to modern industrial activity at the Strip Mine in the north and the Gravel Pit to the southeast. Water sources such as Big Sandy Spring and Lake Lulu punctuate a terrain defined by ridges and gaps, including the notable Pearson Gap. The map provides a detailed view of the rural South during the late 1960s, capturing the specific locations of family-oriented landmarks and early utility developments like the local Pipeline.