1967 Map of Ross Mountain

About this map

The Tallapoosa River winds through a landscape defined by small rural settlements and extensive timberlands in the late 1960s. This portion of the Talladega National Forest is anchored by Ross Mountain and the high ground around Arbacoochee, a site with deep roots in local history. The map shows a high density of country churches that served as community centers, including New Harmony Ch, Beason Grove Ch, and Greens Chapel. Numerous Gravel Pits and a small Landing Strip near Belltown suggest a mix of local extraction and light utility infrastructure during this period. The survey also captures a detailed drainage network of several major creeks, such as Chulafinnee Creek and Lockchelooge Creek, which feed into the river's meandering course.