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1968 Map of Safford

USGS Topo · Published 1979

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The agricultural landscape of Dallas County is defined by the winding course of Bogue Chitto Creek and its many tributaries, such as Caine Creek and Bear Creek. In the late 1960s, this region remained a hub of rural community life, anchored by numerous small congregations like St Johns Cem Ch, New Hope Ch, and Rising Star Ch. The rail infrastructure of the Southern and Louisville and Nashville lines provided the essential skeleton for commerce, connecting established stops at Safford, Martin, and Orrville. Notable for its many groundwater features, the area is dotted with labels for Flowing Well, suggesting the importance of the local aquifer to the surrounding farmsteads. From the cluster of activity at Martin Station to the isolated gravel pits and timbered wetlands, the map captures a period of transition where traditional land use patterns persisted alongside modernizing transportation corridors.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1968
Date Published1979
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.7 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain