1968 Map of Thomaston West

About this map

Dayton and Thomaston anchor the eastern edge of this Black Belt landscape, where the Louisville and Nashville railroad cuts a diagonal path across the southern terrain. This era in Marengo County shows a transition between traditional agriculture and modern infrastructure, evidenced by the proximity of the State Prison Camp and Linden Airfield to historic rural centers. The map preserves the locations of several community landmarks, including the County Training Sch and the curiously named settlement of Half Chance.