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1973 Map of Huntsville

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Huntsville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

Huntsville serves as the central hub of this Madison County landscape, where the town's growth is marked by its Hospital, Radio Tower, and Filtration Plant. The terrain is defined by the winding course of War Eagle Creek and its many tributaries, including Holman Creek and Wharton Creek, which carve through the high ground of Carlock Mountain and Big Sandy Mountain. To the south, the settlement of Aurora sits near the confluence of several branches, anchored by the Aurora Church and Aurora Cemetery.

Tracing the rural roads reveals a network of family-named landmarks and essential infrastructure, such as the Fish Hatchery near McBroom Cemetery and the industrial presence of Gravel Pits and Kilns. The map provides significant genealogical value through its precise location of numerous burial grounds like Hawkins Cemetery and Reeves Cemetery, alongside community centers such as Harmony and the Jones Community Church.