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1949 Map of Cold Springs

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Cold Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Cullman and Walker County borders converge along the winding waters of the Sipsey Fork and Ryan Creek in this mid-century look at north-central Alabama. The landscape is defined by the sharp relief of ridges like Hammonds Shinbone Mountain and Dooley Mountain, which dictated the placement of small agricultural communities and family churches. The settlement of Cold Springs, also serving as the Bremen Post Office, acts as a primary hub for the surrounding rural area.

Industrial activity is evident through multiple Strip Mines and larger Strip Mines operations, particularly in the northern reaches and near the Winston County line. The map captures a moment when rural infrastructure relied on local landmarks like Parker Bridge and the Airway Beacon. The inclusion of numerous houses of worship, from Antioch Ch to Williams Chapel, and the Drummond Sch provides a detailed record of the social geography for researchers studying the William B. Bankhead National Forest interface.