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1948 Map of Guntersville

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Guntersville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

Guntersville Lake dominates the landscape of this 1940s Marshall County survey, where the Little Tennessee River was transformed into a massive reservoir. The city of Guntersville serves as a central hub, connected to the north by the Houston Bridge and a N C & ST L Ry Ferry crossing. Rural life in the surrounding valley and ridges is documented through numerous community institutions, including the Crossroads School and Happy Home Church.

Tracing the path of the Florida Short Route, the map captures a transition period for local transportation. Traditional landmarks like the ferry slip at Southtown appear alongside newer infrastructure. Along the eastern ridges, including Negro Mountain and Lang Mountain, family-named cemeteries such as Bethlehem Cem and Warrenton Cem provide valuable data for genealogists studying the families of Sand Mountain Valley.