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2020 Map of Killen

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Killen
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Wilson Lake dominates the central landscape of this Alabama survey, serving as the geographic divide between Florence and Muscle Shoals. The northern bank is characterized by a dense network of residential developments such as Rivermont, Bellemeade, and Lakeside Acres, while the southern shore transitions into the industrial and agricultural corridors of Listerhill and the uniquely named Nitrate City. This juxtaposition highlights the region's twentieth-century evolution from a river-focused economy to a major manufacturing and residential hub.

Local history is preserved in numerous family and community burial grounds, including Kernachan Cem and Price Cem, scattered among the modern infrastructure. The presence of the Northwest Alabama Regional Airport and the historic Old Brick Church reflects the area's diverse cultural and economic layers. From the rural atmosphere of St. Florian to the bustling intersections at Underwood Crossroads, the map captures a landscape defined by its proximity to the Tennessee River and the Tennessee Valley Authority's influence.