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2020 Map of Altoona

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Altoona
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Altoona and Walnut Grove sit at the intersection of industry and topography where the ridges of Sand Mountain meet the valley floors. This 2020 survey documents a landscape defined by its gaps and hollows, such as Tanyard Gap and Van Zandt Hollow, which have historically dictated the path of travel through the Murphree Valley. The area remains dotted with small family and community burial grounds, including the Ellison Cem and the Altoona - Walnut Grove Cem, which serve as vital landmarks for local genealogy and history.

Water plays a central role in the geography of the Etowah and Blount County line, with the Locust Fork winding through the northern reaches near Snead. The map illustrates a network of local roads like Old Nelson Gap Rd and Thompson Bridge Rd that connect isolated settlements such as Hopper and Ellison Crossroads. From the heights of Altoona Mtn and Straight Mtn to the depths of Warrior Valley, the map captures the rural character and enduring infrastructure of this Alabama highland region.