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2024 Map of Harpersville

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

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Harpersville and its surrounding communities are positioned in a landscape defined by the winding course of the Coosa River and Lay Lake along the eastern boundary. This area of Shelby County is characterized by a high density of small family and community burial grounds, including Kidd Cem, Arkwright Cem, and the Garden of Memories Cem, which serve as vital markers for genealogical research. The settlement pattern reflects a history of small agricultural hubs and intersections, such as Gallups Crossroads and Chancellor Crossroads, where local road networks converged.

Water plays a central role in the topography, from the wide expanse of the Goosa River to smaller tributaries like Yellowleaf Creek and Tanyard Branch. The map reveals the relationship between the upland terrain of Moore Mtn and the fertile lowlands of Cosper Bend. The inclusion of Hawk Field and the naming of small settlements like Arkwright and Creswell provide a detailed look at the rural development of the region as it transitioned into the twenty-first century.