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1961 Map of Trafford

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Trafford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

Bradford (Dixiana PO) and Trafford serve as central points of activity in this early 1960s study of the Alabama interior. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Locust Fork river, where the Deans Ferry Bridge provides a vital crossing point. Industrial signatures are prominent across the terrain, with a large Strip Mine located near Masseyline, illustrating the region's reliance on mineral extraction during this era.

Transport and community life are anchored by the Louisville and Nashville railroad, which tracks through the eastern corridor. Rural social infrastructure is well-documented through a dense network of country churches and schools, such as Sterling Sch, Bethlehem Ch, and Holston Chapel. The complex topography of Sand Mountain and the distinct parallel valleys of Red Valley and Sand Valley showcase a classic Appalachian ridge-and-valley formation that dictated the placement of settlements like Village Springs.