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1960 Map of Sligo Bridge

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Sligo Bridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

Center Hill Reservoir dominates the landscape of DeKalb and White Counties, following the winding course of the Caney Fork. In this early 1960s survey, the impounded waters fill deep hollows like Ragland Hollow and Mose Hollow, creating a complex shoreline that defines the region's geography. The map illustrates a rural landscape transitioning toward a recreation-based economy, evidenced by the presence of Sligo Dock and Pates Ford Dock alongside older agricultural settlements like Peeled Chestnut.

Genealogists and local historians will find a wealth of specific data, from numerous family burial grounds like Anderson Cem and Billings Cem to community landmarks like Johnsons Chapel and Peeled Chestnut Sch. Notable physical features such as the Indian Mound near Stillhouse Branch and the prominent Sligo Bridge crossing provide distinct reference points for tracing mid-century property lines and community hubs.