1951 Map of Arkadelphia

About this map

Arkadelphia and Bremen anchor this survey of the southern Cullman County highlands, situated where the terrain begins to drop toward the winding Mulberry Fork. The landscape is defined by the prominent heights of Arkadelphia Mountain and Prospect Mountain, which are cut by an intricate network of drainages including Sullivan Creek and James Creek. This 1951 record, which includes 1970s revisions, illustrates a rural economy transitioning through the mid-20th century. While the map shows traditional community centers like The Colony and several country schools such as McDonald Sch, it also documents industrial shifts through the presence of a Strip Mine and a local Landing Strip. The density of rural institutions is remarkable, with numerous local landmarks including Dorsey Creek Ch, Mt Joy Ch, and Sulphur Springs Ch serving as vital points of reference for genealogists and local historians.