1950 Map of Hollywood

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Guntersville Reservoir dominates this landscape, having transformed the Tennessee River valley into a broad expanse of water that surrounds Bellefonte Island. To the northwest, the town of Hollywood sits along the Southern railroad line, serving as a local hub near Backbone Ridge. The mapping reveals a rural social infrastructure defined by family name landmarks and community centers, including the Hollywood School, Bethany Sch, and numerous country churches like Cedar Glade Church and Providence Church. East of the water, the terrain rises sharply into Jones Mountain and Sand Mountain, where features like Stogsdill Sink and Wild Hog Hollow illustrate the complex karst topography of Jackson County. The presence of the Comer Bridge and Hales Ferry Gap highlights historical transit points across the river and through the ridges, while various cemeteries such as Bellefonte Cem and Chisenhall Cem provide valuable markers for genealogical research.