1959 Map of Westover

About this map

The Atlantic Coast Line railroad and the Florida Short Route highway intersect at the settlement of Westover, forming a transportation hub amidst the ridges of Shelby County. This late 1950s landscape is defined by its numerous small community centers, often centered around churches and cemeteries that likely served as local anchors for families and homesteads. High ground to the north is dominated by the parallel lines of Double Mtn and Straight Ridge, which channel the drainage of Little Mountain Creek and North Fork Yellowleaf Creek. For genealogists and local historians, the map preserves the exact locations of family-named landmarks like Hubbard Cem and Walton Cem, alongside specialized sites such as a Chert Pit and a Gaging Sta on the main branch of Yellowleaf Creek.