1971 Map of Rockford

About this map

Rockford serves as the focal point of this Coosa County landscape in the early 1970s, where the rural topography is defined by the winding course of Hatchet Creek. The settlement pattern reflects a deeply rooted community, centered on numerous country churches like Shady Grove Ch, Poplar Springs Ch, and Sears Chapel. Family history is anchored to the land at sites such as Miller-Patterson Cem and Darsey Cem. Outside the main town, the smaller community of Hissop sits to the east, while Crewsville occupies the northeastern corner. The area is largely defined by its drainage systems, including Socapatoy Creek and Hachemadega Creek, which flow through heavily contoured terrain. Infrastructure such as a Radio Tower, Lookout Tower, and a Gaging Station on the creek indicate the modern management of these traditional timberlands and watersheds.