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2011 Map of Massey

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Piney Grove and the small settlements of Clifty, Corinth, and Camp Ground anchor this rural North Alabama landscape. The terrain is defined by a series of narrow hollows and coves, such as Looney Hollow, Wiley Hollow, and Tom Powell Cove, which cut between prominent elevations like Campground Mountain and Bugaboo Mountain. This network of ridges and drainages creates a distinct topographic pattern where small family cemeteries and local churches serve as the primary markers of community history.

Genealogists and local historians will find a high density of burial grounds throughout the area, including Cave Spring Cemetery, Macedonia Cemetery, and Mount Vernon Cemetery. The passage of Crowdabout Creek and Clifty Creek through the center of the sheet highlights the intricate drainage systems that once dictated the placement of early roads and homesteads. Landmarks such as Gibson Bridge and the Andrews Chapel reflect the established social fabric of this part of Lawrence County.