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1947 Map of Dunaway Mountain

Name: 1947 Topographic Map of Dunaway Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1953
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1953

About this map

Camp Sibert (Abandoned) stands as a prominent feature in the northwest, showcasing the military footprint in the region shortly after the war. This survey, grounded in 1947 field checks, captures the area around Gadsden during a period of transition, where aviation development at the Gadsden Municipal Airport contrasts with the older river-based economy. The Coosa River serves as the central artery of the landscape, though the notation of Listers Ferry (Abandoned) and McCartney Ferry (Abandoned) indicates a shift away from traditional river crossings as road infrastructure evolved.

Rural life is anchored by institutions like the John S Jones Junior High Sch and numerous country churches, including Old Harmony Ch and Union Hall Ch. The terrain is defined by the ridges of Dunaway Mountain and Hensley Mountain, which hem in the settlements of Southside and Morgans Crossroads. This map provides a detailed record of the Etowah and St. Clair county line before modern suburban expansion altered the local character.