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1948 Map of Guntersville Dam, 1972 Print
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1948 Map of Guntersville Dam

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Guntersville Dam stands as the central landmark of this postwar landscape, regulating the waters of the Tennessee River where Wheeler Lake and Guntersville Lake meet. The terrain is defined by dramatic elevation changes between the river valley and the steep heights of Merrill Mountain and Georgia Mountain. The settlement pattern reflects a deeply rooted rural community, with small nodes like Beech Spring and Union Grove serving as local centers. Notable social markers include Bean Rock School and several country churches like Sweet Home Church and Union Chapel Church. The presence of Neighbors Mill on Shoal Creek and the Old Cherokee School Lands indicates the historical layering of land use in this part of Marshall County. Local history researchers will find a high density of family-named landmarks, from Cloud Cem to the Robertson Reservation, alongside industrial markers like the river gaging stations.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1948
Date Published1972
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.7 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain