Jamestown and its surrounding communities are documented here as they existed in the early 21st century, revealing a landscape defined by the winding course of the Little River and the prominent elevation of Shinbone Ridge. The map is particularly valuable for genealogists and local historians, as it locates several family and community burial grounds, including the King Cemetery, Henderson-Hill Cemetery, and Mosely Cemetery. Smaller settlements such as New Moon, Burgess, and Chesterfield are connected by a network of county roads that navigate the area's numerous waterways, including Custigh Creek and Hurricane Creek. The presence of landmarks like Billys Ford on the river and Berry Spring near the settlement of Berry Springs highlights the enduring importance of local water sources to the geography of this DeKalb County area.
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2 editions found
1886 · Ringgold
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1886 · Rome
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1886 · Stevenson
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1892 · Ringgold
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1892 · Stevenson
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1893 · Fort Payne
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1895 · Stevenson
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1898 · Rome
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1898 · Fort Payne
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1899 · Rome
USGS Topo · 1:125,000