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1959 Map of Plantersville

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Plantersville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

The Southern railroad corridor serves as the primary artery through this landscape, connecting the rural communities of Stanton, Parnell, and Plantersville. This mid-century survey captures a region defined by its dispersed agricultural settlements and numerous country churches, such as Hill Crest Ch and New Salem Ch, which served as the social anchors for local residents. The terrain transitions from the protected timberlands of the Talladega National Forest in the northwest toward the meandering path of Mulberry Creek.

Institutional landmarks like the Evergreen Lookout Tower and the Community Hall in Plantersville indicate the infrastructure of the era. Educational history is preserved through the locations of the Vermont Sch and Pea Ridge Sch, providing valuable points of interest for genealogists tracking family roots in the borderlands where Chilton, Dallas, and Autauga counties meet. The presence of Valley Creek State Park and Valley Creek Lake highlights the development of early state-managed recreation alongside the region's traditional timber and rail economy.