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1969 Map of Garden City

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Garden City
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1993
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1993

About this map

The Mulberry Fork winds through a landscape defined by sharp ridges and deep river bends along the border of Cullman and Blount Counties. This late 1960s survey documents a rural Alabama community structured by its waterways and small-scale industry, as seen at Chamblees Mill and the striking river loop at Pumphouse Bend. The terrain is characterized by the prominent North Ridge and Sky Ball Mountain, with settlements like Garden City and Hanceville serving as local hubs.

Genealogists and local historians will find a wealth of community landmarks, including Starnes Chapel, Bethlehem East Ch, and the Center Hill School. The map also preserves the locations of local gathering spots and burials such as the Blue Hole Picnic Area and Riverside Cem. The intricate network of creeks, including Glasscock Creek and Whaley Mill Creek, illustrates the historical drainage patterns that influenced early homesteading and road placement in this part of the state.