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1975 Map of Crossville

Name: 1975 Topographic Map of Crossville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Sand Mountain dominates this portion of Northeast Alabama, creating a high plateau that drops sharply into the Big Wills Valley. The landscape is a patchwork of rural agriculture and small community hubs, centered around the Sand Mountain Agricultural Experiment Station. This era shows Crossville and Geraldine as established towns, while smaller settlements like Skirum, Ophir, and Gilbert Crossroads dot the plateau. Local history is deeply rooted in the numerous country churches and burial grounds, such as Pilgrim Rest Ch and Red Hill Cem (Weston Cem).

Transport and terrain follow the natural geography, with Nicholson Gap and Hayes Gap providing passage through the ridges. The eastern edge of the map reveals the descent toward Collinsville, where the terrain transitions into the valley floor. Notable water features including Reedy Creek and Griffin Falls drain the high ground, while evidence of early local infrastructure appears through sites like the Microwave tower and various oxidation ponds.