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1949 Map of Cold Springs

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Cold Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

Cold Springs serves as a focal point for this rural landscape in southwestern Cullman County, where the settlement and the Cold Springs post office are established on the ridge above Ryan Creek. The topography is defined by the deep, winding valleys of the East Fork Sipsey River and the Sipsey Fork, which converge near the southern boundary. This 1949 field-checked survey reveals a strong communal network of country churches, including Addington Chapel, Sandlin Chapel, and Williams Chapel, alongside small rural schools like Drummond Sch.

Remote upland features such as Hammonds Shinbone Mountain and Dooley Mountain reflect the difficult terrain that influenced early transport, while the presence of an Airway Beacon and a Lookout Tower marks the integration of technical infrastructure into the wilderness. Portions of the William B Bankhead National Forest appear in the northwest corner, illustrating the transition from managed forest land to the small farm plots and ridge-top settlements like Powellville and Wilburn.