1950 Map of Dutton

About this map

Sand Mountain dominates this portion of the plateau in Northeast Alabama, where the 1950 topography reveals a landscape transition between the Tennessee River valley and the upland agricultural communities. The completion of the Guntersville Reservoir is clearly visible in the northwest corner, creating a shoreline near the Lake Shore Drive Cabin Site Area. Settlement patterns center on crossroads and gap points such as Section, Dutton, and Duncan Crossroads, with the ridge-top terrain characterized by numerous small churches and schools that served the rural population. Local landmarks like Rock City, Gossett Gap, and the Bluff Cem help define the local geography, while the Jackson De Kalb boundary line cuts through the southern reaches of the plateau. This record captures the area after the Tennessee Valley Authority transformations but before the extensive modernization of the late 20th century.