1936 Map of Crossville

About this map

Sand Mountain in DeKalb County is defined here by a network of rural settlements and agricultural infrastructure during the mid-1930s. The landscape is segmented by the Tennessee River Basin Divide, which separates the headwaters of Reedy Creek and Scarham Creek from the drainage to the south. This era shows a community built around small local centers like Gilbert Store and Geraldine, while Crossville serves as a primary hub where Alabama State Highway 68 intersects with local roads. A notable feature of the period is the Tennessee Power Company Transmission Line, which cuts across the terrain from Skirum through Dawson, reflecting the modernization efforts of the Tennessee Valley Authority. The map is particularly rich for genealogical research, documenting several rural landmarks including Pilgrim Rest Ch, Orphir Sch, and the State Farm.