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1948 Map of Fisk

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Fisk
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Agricultural life and small rural centers define this Madison County landscape just south of the Tennessee-Alabama state line. The Huntsville Meridian Road serves as a primary north-south spine, passing through the settlements of Fisk and Hazel Green. The terrain is shaped by the winding Flint River and its tributaries, including Copeland Creek and Walker Creek, which historically supported milling operations like Bucks Mill and Keys Mill.

For genealogists and local historians, the sheet is dense with community landmarks that provide a clear picture of mid-century social geography. Numerous country churches and schools dot the area, such as Bevill Ch, Plain View Church, and the Farmers Capitol School. Family names are preserved in several burial sites, including Driskell Cem, Townsend Cem, and Sandidge Cem. The presence of Stegers Store and the uniquely named Skinem suggest the enduring character of these rural crossroads before more modern suburban development reached the area.