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2020 Map of Elkmont

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Elkmont
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The town of Elkmont sits at the heart of this north Alabama landscape, serving as a hub for the surrounding rural communities that straddle the Tennessee-Alabama border. The topography is defined by numerous hollows, such as Robinson Hollow and Redus Hollow, which dictate the winding paths of local roads and the courses of Robinson Creek and Mill Creek. A distinct corridor of modern infrastructure is visible to the east, where CSX Transportation rail lines and highway networks connect Thach and Ardmore to the wider region.

Genealogical researchers will find a high density of family-named sites, including the Massenburg-Henderson Cemetery, Grigsby Cemetery, and the Pettusville Church. Smaller industrial and agrarian centers like Holland Gin, Woodfin Mill, and Locke Crossroads indicate a landscape rooted in local processing and trade. Significant natural landmarks, such as Blue Spring and Hendersons Spring, highlight the importance of water sources in the historical development of these Limestone County settlements.