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2024 Map of Gadsden East

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

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Lookout Mountain and the prominent spine of Shinbone Ridge dominate the landscape of Etowah County, steering the course of the Coosa River as it winds through tight oxbows like Tidmore Bend and Tillisons Bend. This topography has long shaped the settlement patterns of northeast Alabama, where industrial centers like Gadsden and Glencoe contrast with the rural communities established along the ridge lines. In the valley, the Goodyear area reflects the region's manufacturing roots, situated near Goodyear Lake and the Ash Disposal Pond.

Genealogists will find a high concentration of established family and community burial grounds, including the Turkeytown Cem, Mount Lookout Cem, and Flatwoods Cem. The river's historical importance for transit is evidenced by Wisdom Ferry and the presence of Caddell Island. Named settlements such as Turkeytown, Brice, and Oakdale are linked by a network of local routes like Scenic HWY and Tabor RD, illustrating the shift from river-based transport to modern mountain road systems.