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1953 Map of Silverhill

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Silverhill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Silverhill and the surrounding Baldwin County interior show a distinct rural pattern of small settlements and agrarian community centers during the mid-20th century. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Fish River and its many tributaries, including Beiser Br and Perone Branch. Significant cultural landmarks like the Bohemian Hall and Friends Meetinghouse point to the area's diverse heritage, while aviation history is represented by the Silverhill Landing Field and Klumpp Landing Field.

Genealogists can trace early neighborhood structures through labeled sites like the Yelling Settlement and Universal African Ch, or locate family history at the Belforest Cemetery and Silverhill Cemetery. The network of roads, including the Old Silverhill Road, connects these clusters of activity, such as the Belforest School and North River Park Ch, illustrating a moment when local life was deeply rooted in these small crossroads and specialized community buildings.