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1959 Map of Rodentown

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Rodentown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Little Wills Valley and the Tennessee Valley Divide define the topography of this Northeast Alabama region as it appeared mid-century. The landscape is characterized by a high density of rural institutions, particularly small country churches like Mt Zion Ch, Kyuka Ch, and Smith Chapel. These landmarks, along with Center Point Sch, served as the focal points for dispersed agricultural settlements such as Rodentown and Arona.

The road network reflects the area's history as a transit corridor, featuring the Old Georgia Road and the Florida Short Route. To the south, Mountainboro and Carlisle sit near the base of the Big Ridge, while the northern portion is marked by prominent gaps like Belcher Gap and Horton Gap. This documentation captures the transition from traditional farming communities to modern rural townships like Sardis City.