1951 Map of Hollytree

About this map

Hollytree lies at the intersection of narrow coves and complex limestone topography along the border of Jackson and Madison Counties in northern Alabama. This mid-century survey, produced by the Tennessee Valley Authority, illustrates a landscape where human settlement is strictly dictated by the geology of the Cumberland Plateau. Small family cemeteries like Maples Cem and Todd Cem are tucked into the lower elevations of Vaught Cove and Dry Creek, while community life centers on Mt Nebo Church and Pleasant Mount Church. The area is characterized by significant karst features, including Sharp Sinks, Keel Sinks, and Jackson Sinks, alongside subterranean landmarks such as Scott Cave. Higher elevations like Bice Mountain and Putman Mountain provide natural boundaries to the drainage of Honey Creek and McFarland Creek.