1961 Map of Shirley

About this map

Middle Island Creek winds through the hills of Tyler County, anchoring a landscape of small agricultural settlements and valley hamlets. The community of Centerville (Alma PO) serves as a central point, surrounded by family-named landmarks like Smith Cem and Pierpont Cem. The map illustrates a region defined by its watercourses, where names like Gorrell Run, Muddy Run, and McElroy Creek mark the narrow bottoms between high ridges such as Ellsworth Ridge and Blue Ridge.