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1914 Map of Seale

Name: 1914 Topographic Map of Seale
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1939
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1939

About this map

The Central of Georgia RR and the Columbus and Southern RR define the transportation network of Russell County just before the First World War. This survey captures a rural landscape transitioning into the 20th century, anchored by the county seat of Seale. Along the eastern edge, the industrial hubs of Phenix City and Girard sit perched above the Chattahoochee River, marking the border with Georgia. The interior is characterized by an intricate web of water crossings, including Perrys Ford and Nuckolls Bridge over the winding Uchee Creek.

Military history is prominent at Fort Mitchell, which stands near the historic Burdock Landing. The map provides essential data for genealogists tracing family locations in old settlements like Sand Fort, Vilula, and Oswichee. Features such as Kite School and numerous family-named bridges like Wells Bridge and Youngs Bridge offer a detailed record of local life and movement across the many creeks and branches that drain this rolling terrain.