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2024 Map of Farley

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Farley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Redstone Arsenal dominates the northwestern corner of this landscape, where military infrastructure meets the natural expanse of the Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge. The Tennessee River serves as the primary geographic corridor, winding past Whitesburg and Hobbs Island. This modern survey records a complex interface between the expanding suburbs of Huntsville and a rural heritage marked by numerous family burial grounds, including the Lacey-Gem Cem, Burton Cem, and Walling Cem.

Transitioning from the river valley, the terrain rises into prominent features like Mathis Mtn and McCutcheon Mtn. Historical river crossings such as Whitesburg Ferry and McMahans Ferry indicate long-standing transportation patterns that predated modern bridges. In the southern reaches, settlements like Laceys Spring sit tucked into the coves and hollows, such as Maddux Cove and Dunlap Cove, illustrating how the limestone geology has shaped the local community's development and water access.