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1957 Map of Cullman

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Cullman
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

Cullman serves as the focal point of this North Alabama survey, positioned as a growing regional hub at the intersection of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad and major transit corridors like the Bee Line Highway. The town's religious and educational foundations are prominent, anchored by the campus of St. Bernard College and the unique Ave Maria Grotto, along with Sacred Heart College and Academy.

The surrounding terrain is defined by the winding course of Eightmile Creek and the heights of Brindley Mountain to the north. Industry and social services are visible in the local landscape, from the brickyard on the western edge of town to the Childhaven Childrens Home. Outlying communities such as Vinemont, Dyers Crossroads, and Phelan illustrate the post-war settlement pattern as suburban expansion begins to reach beyond the central city limits.