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2011 Map of Langston

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Langston
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

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Guntersville Lake dominates this Jackson County landscape, its irregular shoreline creating numerous coves and peninsulas that have driven 21st-century residential growth. The settlement of Langston sits atop the high ground above Langston Gap, surrounded by several residential developments including Jackson Subdivision and Carver Subdivision. To the north, the Tennessee River course is marked by significant features like Goose Pond Island and Caldwell Bar, while the western edge is defined by the steep elevation of Pine Mountain and Backbone Ridge.

Genealogists and local researchers will find an extensive network of family and community burial grounds, such as Nicholson Cemetery, Boyd Cemetery, and Chaney Cemetery, which persist alongside newer shoreline neighborhoods like Skyline Shores and Lakeview Shores. The map illustrates a shift from traditional rural crossroad communities like Macedonia and Davistown toward a recreation-focused economy centered on the expansive waters of the reservoir.