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1958 Map of Simcoe

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Simcoe
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

Simcoe and the surrounding rural communities of eastern Cullman County are documented here as they appeared in the late 1950s. This agricultural landscape is defined by the winding course of the Duck River and its numerous tributaries, such as Brindley Creek and Mile Creek. The area’s social fabric is anchored by its many country churches, including Antioch Ch, Center Point Ch, and Shady Grove Ch, often situated at key crossroads like Walkers Corner.

Small settlements such as Berlin, Baileytown, and North Walter serve as local hubs, while smaller landmarks like the Antioch Sch and family-named cemeteries like Welti Cem and Brindley Cem provide specific points of interest for genealogists tracing regional history. The mapping includes fine details like fence and field lines, illustrating the division of land before modern suburban expansion began to alter the character of these farming communities.