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2018 Map of Guntersville Dam

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Guntersville Dam
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The Guntersville Dam anchors this landscape where the Paint Rock River joins the vast waters of Wheeler Lake and Guntersville Lake. Located along the border of Madison and Marshall counties, the area is defined by the Tennessee River's reach and the high terrain of Brindley Mountain and Pea Ridge. Small settlements like Hebron and Union Grove serve as local hubs, connected by a network of rural roads such as the Florida Short Rte and Guntersville Dam Rd.

Genealogists will find a wealth of burial sites throughout the valleys and ridges, including Sweet Home Cem, Walker Cem, and Mayo Cem. The topography is marked by named hollows and bluffs, such as Hambrick Hollow and Painted Bluff, reflecting a long history of land use along the river's edge. At Neighbors Mill, the confluence of Shoal Cr and local hydrology illustrates the historical importance of water power in this upland Alabama region.