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1928 Map of Samantha

Name: 1928 Topographic Map of Samantha
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1945
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1945

About this map

Samantha serves as a central hub for the rural landscape of northern Tuscaloosa County during the mid-1920s. The settlement pattern is defined by family-named landmarks and rural infrastructure, with small commercial points like Barnetts Store, Longs Store, and Prices Store situated along the early road network. The map reveals a deeply religious and educational social fabric, documented through numerous country churches and schools such as Bethabara Ch, Phillips Chapel, and the Oregonia Sch.

Terrain is intricately carved by the North River and its many tributaries, including Binion Creek and Cripple Creek. The presence of the Mobile and Ohio RR in the southwest corner near Buhl indicates the era's reliance on rail for transporting timber and agricultural goods. To the east, the meandering river creates distinctive features like Skelton Bend, while the naming of small waterways like Big Mill Creek suggests the historical importance of water-powered industry in these valleys.