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1967 Map of Jeff

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Jeff
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

The agricultural and residential expansion of northwest Huntsville and the Madison area are captured during this late 1960s survey. Topographical highlights include the prominent Capshaw Mountain, Quarter Mountain, and Burwell Mountain, which overlook a landscape transitioning from rural farmsteads to suburban developments like Western Hills Estates and Rainbow Mountain Heights. The presence of Old Railroad Bed Road and the Herman Nelson Highway provides a clear view of the transportation corridors that shaped the growth of communities like Harvest, Jeff, and Monrovia.

Genealogical interest is found in numerous family burial grounds, including the Hereford Cemetery, Nance Cemetery, and Pettus Cemetery. Educational and religious foundations are well-represented by Oakwood College, Sparkman High School, and historic congregations at St James Chapel and Ford Chapel. The map also details the early layout of Huntsville's corporate boundary and local landmarks such as the Athletic field and Pistol range near the city's western edge.