1976 Map of Hulaco

About this map

The Tennessee Valley Divide snakes through this portion of North Alabama, separating the northern waters of Cotaco Creek from the southern drainages that feed the Mulberry Fork. This mid-1970s landscape shows the transition from rural crossroads like Hulaco and Ryan Crossroads to the growing suburban expansion of Arab. Local history and genealogy are well-preserved through numerous landmark churches and burial sites, including the Ryan Memorial Gardens and Crawford Cem. Near the community of Meadowood, a Drive-in theater sits along the Huntsville Road, reflecting the recreational culture of the era. The terrain is marked by significant elevations like Cameron Mountain and Section Hollow, while smaller communities such as Joppa and Baileyton anchor the southern reaches of the map along Beckworth Creek.