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1974 Map of Windham Springs

Name: 1974 Topographic Map of Windham Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Windham Springs serves as a primary settlement point in this north-central Alabama landscape, situated among a complex network of creeks and rising ridge lines. The 1970s terrain is heavily marked by industrial activity, most notably a massive Strip Mine that dominates the central portion of the quadrangle, altering the natural contours near the Panther Branch. To the south and east, the Black Warrior River widens into Holt Lake, where recreation facilities like the Blue Creek Public Use Area and a Boat Ramp appear along the shoreline.

Local genealogy and social history are anchored by rural institutions such as Piney Woods Ch and the nearby Piney Woods Cem, alongside Spencer Hill Ch located near the prominent Spencer Hill. The transportation network relies on established routes like Watermelon Road and Grabbe Road, while a large industrial Pipeline cuts across the southern territory, reflecting the region's mid-century utility and energy infrastructure.