1976 Map of Boaz

To the south, the landscape shifts dramatically as the plateau drops into Bristow Cove and Little Mountain. This transition zone is marked by traditional rural communities such as Murphree Crossroads and Sardis City. Genealogists will find a wealth of local landmarks including Old Mt Vernon Cem, Upton Cem, and Jordan Cem, alongside small rural schools like Corley Sch that define the social fabric of Marshall and Etowah Counties during this era.