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1950 Map of Guntersville

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Guntersville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1950
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1950

About this map

Guntersville serves as the focal point of this postwar Tennessee Valley Authority survey, situated where the Guntersville Reservoir meets the dramatic slopes of Sand Mountain. The map illustrates a transitional period for the town's economy, showing the vital N C & St L Ry Ferry slip and a prominent pumping station alongside industrial areas like Mill Village. Transportation is a key theme, with the Florida Short Route and Houston Bridge providing critical regional connections across the water.

Local researchers will find a wealth of community landmarks, from rural schools like Solitude School to numerous denominational centers such as Happy Home Church and Bond Chapel. The terrain is defined by its deep hollows, including Davidson Hollow and Lindsey Hollow, which separate the various ridges and settlements. Names like Rabbit Town and the Warrenton Cem offer significant genealogical value for those tracing family histories in Marshall County before mid-century expansion further altered the landscape.