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1969 Map of Hanceville

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Hanceville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1993
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1993

About this map

Hanceville serves as the focal point of this North Alabama survey, positioned along the L & N railroad line as it cuts across the landscape of southern Cullman County. The map documents a transition from the developing municipal centers to the prominent ridgelines of the Appalachian foothills, notably Stout Mountain and Buttermilk Mtn. To the south, Garden City marks the edge of the quadrangle where Garden City Mtn rises above the valley floor.

Evidence of local industry and education are prominent, from the George C Wallace State Trade Sch near the town center to the Strip Mine and various quarries located further west. Small rural pockets like Johnsons Crossing and Center Community are anchored by neighborhood landmarks such as Stout Mtn Ch and Shady Grove Ch, providing a detailed look at the settlement patterns that defined the area during the late 1960s.