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1968 Map of Uniontown West

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Uniontown West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

The Southern railroad corridor connects the agricultural landscapes of Marengo, Hale, and Perry counties, anchoring the regional centers of Uniontown and Faunsdale. In this late 1960s landscape, later updated in the 1970s, the rural community structure is visible through institutions like Hatch High Sch and Faunsdale Jr High Sch, alongside numerous country churches including Zion Hill Ch and the Rock Chapel. The presence of several Flowing Well labels in the northwest suggests the importance of artesian water for the local cattle and farming economy.

Genealogists will find significant detail in the distribution of family and community burial grounds, such as Blanks Cem, Winfield Cem, and Cedar Grove Cem. The map also documents the transition from traditional land use to modern infrastructure, noted by the Pipelines and an Airfield near the Perry County line. Natural drainage is defined by the winding paths of Greer Creek and Cottonwood Creek, which feed into local landmarks like Lake Roseland and Lake Meadwood.