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1981 Map of Sandy Ridge

Name: 1981 Topographic Map of Sandy Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

The community of Sandy Ridge serves as a focal point in this portion of Lowndes County, situated in a landscape defined by the winding paths of Pinchony Creek and Cherry Creek. The map documents a period of transition, where traditional rural life meets modern infrastructure at Interchange 151. Historically significant sites for genealogists are abundant, including family-named landmarks like the F Means Cem and Armstrong Cem, alongside local spiritual centers such as White Cloud Ch and Beautiful Zion Ch.

The presence of the Seaboard Coast Line railroad and a network of named roads like Hickory Grove Rd reflects the area's ongoing connection to regional trade and travel. In the north, the settlement of Zion and the nearby Lily Ch Cem mark established nodes of community identity. The southern reaches are characterized by the Flatwoods terrain and the headwaters of Beaver Dam Creek, illustrating the natural drainage patterns that shaped early Alabama settlement and agriculture.