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2020 Map of Arab

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

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Brindley Mountain defines the northern reaches of this Marshall County landscape, where the Tennessee Valley Divide snakes through a complex network of ridges and hollows. The settlement of Arab sits at a critical junction of high ground, surrounded by smaller rural communities such as Scant City, Grassy, and Friendship. Historically significant landmarks include Johnsons Mill and Thrasher Crossroads, pointing to a legacy of local commerce and early transit routes.

Genealogists will find a high density of burial sites across these hills, from Brasher Chapel Cem to the New Friendship Cem. The southeastern corner of the survey reveals the influence of the Tennessee River system, where Browns Valley leads toward the waters of Guntersville Lake. The terrain is deeply etched by watercourses like Shoal Cr and Mink Cr, which have shaped the settlement patterns of Askea Grove and New Canaan.