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1973 Map of Huntsville

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Huntsville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Huntsville serves as the primary hub of this Madison County landscape, situated where Holman Creek and Town Branch converge. The topography is defined by the winding course of War Eagle Creek as it carves through the Ozark highlands, flanked by significant elevations like Carlock Mountain and Big Sandy Mountain. The map details a rural infrastructure supported by small settlements such as Harmony and Jones Community, alongside essential local services including a Fish Hatchery, a Filtration Plant, and several Kilns.

For genealogists and local historians, the 1970s survey captures several family and community landmarks, from Lower Wharton Ch and Aurora Ch to numerous burial sites such as McBroom Cem, Reeves Cem, and Carlock Cem. The distribution of these sites along Wharton Creek and Hanney Hollow reflects a settlement pattern closely tied to the region's narrow valleys and upland ridges before modern expansion.