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1960 Map of Massey

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Massey
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Brindley Mountain dominates this landscape where Morgan, Cullman, Lawrence, and Winston counties converge. This upland region is defined by the Corn Divide, a geographical ridge followed by the Corn Divide Road and the Old Tennessee Valley Road, historically significant routes that dictated early settlement patterns. Small agrarian communities like Massey and Battleground are mapped alongside numerous country churches, including McKendree Ch and Provident Ch, which served as the social anchors for scattered family farms.

The western portion of the quadrangle encompasses the William B Bankhead National Forest, featuring many creek-carved hollows such as Blackman Hollow and Tar Spring Hollow. The intricate drainage network of Crowdabout Creek and Jones Creek underscores the topographical complexity of the northern Alabama plateau. For researchers, the map provides precise locations for family cemeteries like Campground Cem and Evergreen Cem, alongside landmarks like Andrews Chapel and the Penn School Road.