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1967 Map of Ross Mountain

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Ross Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

Ross Mountain dominates the central topography of this Cleburne County region, where the Tallapoosa River winds through the northern and western reaches of the landscape. During the late 1960s, this area was characterized by a rural network of small communities and crossroads anchors such as Arbacoochee and Belltown. The presence of numerous country churches, including New Harmony Ch, Greens Chapel, and Beason Grove Ch, indicates a deeply rooted social fabric centered around these local congregations.

Industrial activity is evidenced by multiple Gravel Pits along the riverbanks, while the western portion of the map is preserved within the Talladega National Forest. Traces of local aviation and utility infrastructure appear via the Landing Strip and a Radio Tower, marking the intersection of traditional southern agriculture and mid-century modernization. Significant waterways like Cane Creek, Cedar Creek, and Chulafinnee Creek carve through the timbered hills, providing the drainage system for this upland Alabama terrain.