1970 Map of Ralph

About this map

The boundary between Greene and Tuscaloosa Counties runs through this rural landscape, which is defined by a dense network of creek drainages and small community centers. Small settlements like Ralph and Snoddy anchor the region, connected by winding country roads and the established Freeman Line. The area's social history is recorded through its many small churches and cemeteries, such as Mt Herman Ch and its associated Mt Herman Cem, as well as Wesley Chapel and the Old Bethel Cem. Terrain features like Reed Swamp and the elevations near the Lookout Ralph Tower provide a look at the natural landscape before modern expansion, while a road marked as Under Construction in the southern portion of the map indicates a moment of infrastructure growth in the early 1970s.