1951 Map of Lawrence Cove

About this map

Lawrence Cove sits at the base of Self Mountain in this 1951 study of the boundary between Morgan and Cullman Counties. The landscape is defined by the Tennessee Valley Divide, where numerous branches and creeks like Cotaco Creek and Duck Creek carve out a series of steep hollows including Martin Hollow and Bates Hollow. The map reveals a high density of rural social centers, particularly churches such as Friendship Ch, Macedonia Ch, and Mt Pisgah Ch, often paired with small family or community burial grounds like Canaan Cem. Evidence of early education appears at the Lawrence Cove School and Springer Ch School, marking these small agricultural hubs. The presence of Ruins near the Fork of the creek suggests older habitations and historical land use along the established roads connecting Pruitt and Fairview.