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1951 Map of Arkadelphia

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Arkadelphia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1952
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1952

About this map

Arkadelphia and Bremen anchor this early 1950s survey of southern Cullman County, where the landscape is defined by the winding course of the Mulberry Fork and the prominent ridges of Arkadelphia Mountain. The area is characterized by a dense network of rural community centers, often established around small churches and schools. To the east, The Colony is a distinct settlement node featuring the Colony Sch and New Hope Ch, situated near the headwaters of Dean Creek.

Tracing the complex drainage patterns reveals numerous named waterways like Dorsey Creek, Sullivan Creek, and Isabelle Creek that carve through the upland terrain. Local genealogy is well-supported by the mapping of small landmarks including McDonald Cem, Dorsey Creek Ch, and Sulphur Springs Ch near the Blount County line. The map captures the region before extensive modern development, preserving the locations of family-named features such as Buck Reid Mountain and Stony Lonesome Branch.