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1951 Map of Hollytree

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Hollytree
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1951
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1951

About this map

Bingham Mountain and Sharp Mountain dominate this mid-century survey of the Alabama uplands, where the county line between Madison and Jackson counties traverses the high ridges. The landscape is defined by its karst topography, marked by numerous geological features such as Sharp Sinks, Calloway Sinks, and Keel Sinks. These natural drainage systems are paired with deep hollows and coves that hosted the area's early residents, evident in the network of family-named landmarks.

Settlement patterns follow the water and lowlands of Davis Cove and Killingsworth Cove. Community life is anchored at the Hollytree landmark and spiritual centers like Mt Nebo Church and Pleasant Mount Church. Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of family burial grounds, including Maples Cem, Todd Cem, and Bingham Cem, which remain tucked into the mountain folds near Bingham Narrows.