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1951 Map of Pleasant Site

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Pleasant Site
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Pleasant Site serves as the focal point of this rural Franklin County survey, situated along the winding course of Cedar Creek. The landscape is defined by the Freedom Hills and punctuated by numerous family and community landmarks, such as James Cem, Bolton Cem, and the Freedom Hills Church. The presence of the Alabama Wildlife Refuge in the northern portion of the quadrangle highlights a transition toward conservation, underscored by the Rope Lookout Tower standing atop the ridgeline.

Industry and local life are reflected in the various creek branches, including Mill Branch, Shoal Creek, and Ramsey Branch, which historically supported local livelihoods. Traces of earlier times are found at the Ruins near Wolf Pen Br, while the small settlement of Pogo marks the western edge of the map. This study by the Tennessee Valley Authority captures the intersection of traditional Appalachian settlement patterns with modern land management practices in the mid-20th century.