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1946 Map of Dugout Valley

Name: 1946 Topographic Map of Dugout Valley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Big Wills Valley and the prominent Dugout Ridge define this mid-century landscape in DeKalb County. The Alabama Great Southern Railroad serves as a primary transit corridor, running parallel to the valley floor near Hammondville. The map reveals a rural settlement pattern characterized by numerous small churches and family-named cemeteries, including Lee Chapel, White Hall Cem, and Davenport Cem.

Upland life is anchored by locations such as New Home and Pea Ridge Sch on the northern ridges. The topographical complexity of the area is evident in the numerous passages through the terrain, such as Whiteoak Gap, Snake Gap, and Biddle Gap. On the eastern edge of the survey, the terrain transitions into Mentone Mountain and the early boundaries of De Soto State Park, reflecting the intersection of agrarian life and preserved natural landmarks during the post-war era.