1978 Map of Wallace

About this map

The community of Wallace serves as a central hub in this late 1970s landscape, where small-scale agriculture and extractive industries like sandpits and claypits meet the expansive U S Naval Reservation Spencer Field in the southeast. This survey details a dense network of watercourses including Tenmile Creek, Sevenmile Creek, and Milligan Creek that feed into the White River. The river's lower reach is characterized by marshy features such as Brosnaham Island and the isolated Burnt Cypress Lake. Cultural landmarks are prominently featured, notably Elizabeth Chapel and its adjacent cemetery, providing valuable data for genealogical research. The presence of a Lookout Tower, a gaging station, and multiple radio towers, including Radio Tower (WXBM), indicates a landscape increasingly integrated with modern communication and resource management infrastructure during this era.