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1958 Map of Cleveland

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Cleveland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Little Warrior River and the Locust Fork carve through this Blount County landscape, defining a region of steep ridges and fertile valleys. The map illustrates a rural economy transitioning toward mid-century modernization, with the L & N railroad line connecting settlements like Allgood and Graystone. Notable local infrastructure includes the Hendrick Mill Covered Bridge and another Covered Bridge further north, which represent traditional river crossings alongside newer spans like Moss Bridge.

Genealogists and local historians can trace family ties through several rural churches and burial grounds, including Greens Chapel, Dalleys Chapel, and the Chitwood Cem. The presence of the Locust Fork School and the Athletic Field near Cleveland marks these towns as established social hubs. Industrial activity is indicated by several pits and a Quarry situated along the slopes of Sand Mountain, while the Huntsville Meridian provides a primary surveying reference across the terrain.