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1926 Map of Gravelly Springs

Name: 1926 Topographic Map of Gravelly Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1926
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1926

About this map

The Tennessee River flows through the heart of this 1920s landscape, serving as the border between Lauderdale and Colbert counties. The river's character is defined by the engineered Colbert Shoals Canal and historical river crossings like Georgetown Landing and Newport Landing. To the north, the terrain is dotted with small agricultural settlements and a high density of rural institutions, such as the Lyle Academy, Beulah School, and numerous houses of worship including Salem Church and Shiloh Church.

The presence of the Southern Railway through the town of Cherokee anchors the southern portion of the map, illustrating the importance of rail and river logistics in northwest Alabama during this era. Land features like Prairie Bottom and Kogers Island show the relationship between the floodplain and early settlement patterns, while interior hamlets like Gravelly Springs and Sullivan Crossroads suggest a well-established network of upland farms and community centers.