1967 Map of Doran Cove

About this map

Russell Cave National Monument and the rugged edges of the Cumberland Plateau dominate the northern landscape of this Jackson County survey. This region, where the Tennessee-Alabama state line cuts across wooded elevations like Summerhouse Mountain, shows a distinct transition from upland hollows to the industrial and agricultural activity of the Tennessee River valley. The southern portion of the map is defined by the Seaboard System Railroad corridor and the cooling waters of Guntersville Lake, which supports the massive Widows Creek Steam Plant. Numerous family-named landmarks and cemeteries, such as McMahan Cem, Walker Cem, and Cargile Cem, are scattered throughout the coves, reflecting a deeply rooted rural settlement pattern. From the small community at Stevenson to the remote Woods Reservation, the map records a landscape balancing preservation, industry, and traditional Appalachian life.