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1958 Map of Hyatt Gap

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Hyatt Gap
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

Blount Mountain and Straight Mountain dominate this part of Alabama, where the convergence of St. Clair, Etowah, and Blount counties creates a complex landscape of ridges and valleys. The Locust Fork Black Warrior River winds through the northwest, while the Southern and L & N railroads anchor the local transportation network. This 1950s survey captures a transition in land use, showing active strip mines on Little Red Mountain and a quarry near Awtreys Gap alongside established religious and educational centers.

Local life is centered around rural junctions and landmarks like Ferguson Crossroad and the Chandler Mountain School. The presence of numerous congregations, including Smith Chapel, Union Ch, and Salem Ch, highlights the area's social fabric. Notable water features like Lake Sumatanga and the Etowah Conservation Lake are visible, tucked between the steep ridges of Chandler Mountain and Beason Ridge.