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1958 Map of Hyatt Gap

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Hyatt Gap
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

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Straight Mountain and Blount Mountain dominate this late-1950s landscape, framing the long agricultural corridor of Greasy Cove. The transition from valley farming to upland industry is evident in the Strip Mines and numerous unnamed mines that dot the ridges of Raccoon Mountain. Near Ferguson Crossroad, the rural character is defined by established community centers like Pleasant Valley Ch and Smith Chapel, while further south, the Southern Railway serves as a vital transport artery at Whitney Junction.

A network of local landmarks provides rich detail for genealogical research, including the Salem Ch Cem and Hopewell Ch Cem. Along the slopes of Chandler Mountain, the presence of the Chandler Mountain Sch and religious sites like Dalleys Chapel suggests a pattern of isolated mountain settlements connected by rugged terrain. Water resources such as Etowah Conservation Lake and Little Canoe Creek underscore the area's geography, bridging the lines between Blount, Etowah, and St. Clair counties.