1903 Map of Gadsden
USGS Topo · Published 1936About this map
Gunter Mountain and Lookout Mountain define the high terrain of this landscape, flanking the deep valleys of the Tennessee River and its numerous tributaries. Surveyed in the 1880s, the map illustrates an era of river-based commerce and emerging rail connectivity. Guntersville sits prominently at a bend in the river, served by various crossings such as Ferry and nearby Lovelace Landing. The industrial and agricultural growth of the late 19th century is evident in the presence of the Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis RR and the Alabama Great Southern Railroad, which linked the valley settlements. Regional life centered on small communities like Albertville, Boaz, and Attalla, while the northern reaches show isolated spots like Ft Deposit and Coal Landing along the river banks.
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Editions of this 1903 Gadsden Map
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Historical Maps of Gadsden Through Time
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