
The Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge dominates the southern landscape of this area, where the Tennessee River's reach creates a complex network of wetlands including Limestone Slough, Beaverdam Swamp, and Wild Hog Swamp. The boundary between Limestone and Madison counties cuts through a region defined by rapid modern infrastructure and deep-rooted family history. The vast grounds of the Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field serve as a major hub, while small historic clusters like Belle Mina, Greenbrier, and Burgreen Gin persist alongside growing residential developments in Madison.
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1888 · Huntsville
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1892 · Huntsville
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1935 · Athens
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1936 · Jeff
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1936 · Capshaw
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1936 · Triana
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1936 · Madison
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1936 · Decatur
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1936 · Mason Ridge
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1936 · Tanner
USGS Topo · 1:24,000