1971 Map of Killen

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The Tennessee River divides this North Alabama landscape, where the waters of Wilson Lake back into the deep inlets of Shoal Creek and Brush Creek. Following the 1968 Tennessee Valley Authority revision, the map reveals a transition between the established agricultural uplands of Lauderdale Co and the industrial corridors of Colbert Co to the south. The area around Listerhill and Nitrate City shows the significant industrial footprint near the river, including extensive settling ponds and the Southern RR lines that supported the local economy. North of the river, the residential expansion of Killen and waterfront developments like Lauderdale Beach and Emerald Shores contrast with older rural landmarks. Genealogists will find numerous family burial grounds, including Tate-Russell Cem, Jones Hill Cem, and Hawkins Cem, alongside community anchors like Brooks Sch and Mt Zion Ch.