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2024 Map of Guntersville Dam

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Guntersville Dam
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

The Tennessee River carves a sweeping path through Marshall County, where it meets the waters of the Paint Rock River and Little Paint Rock Creek. This landscape is defined by the transition from the river valley to prominent heights like Georgia Mtn and Brindley Mountain. Historically, river crossings were essential for regional connectivity, evidenced by the sites of Bean Rock Ferry and Honey Ferry. The topography is particularly distinct near Cotton Sinks, where the terrain reflects the complex drainage of the area south of the river.

Local settlement and genealogy are centered around Union Grove and Hebron, with numerous family-named landmarks such as Neighbors Mill and Clark Bluff. A high density of cemeteries, including Cloud Cem, Mayo Cem, and the Union Grove Cem, offers valuable points of reference for researchers. The map also details the northern reaches of Guntersville Lake, illustrating how the river and its shoreline features like Wild Goat Cove and Parches Cove shape the geography of the modern era.