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1960 Map of Massey

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Massey
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

The northern slopes of Brindley Mountain form a rugged backdrop for the rural communities of Morgan and Cullman counties. This survey reflects the mid-century landscape of northern Alabama, where the eastern edge of the William B Bankhead National Forest meets a network of small settlements like Massey, Corinth, and Battleground. The terrain is defined by deep cuts such as Bugaboo Mountain and Looney Hollow, which historically isolated these upland farming areas from the larger valley towns.

Local genealogy is well-preserved through numerous country churches and family-named landmarks. The map tracks many small houses of worship, including Andrews Chapel, McKendree Ch, and Mt Gilead Ch, alongside burial grounds like Penn Cem and Campground Cem. Transportation is represented by the Old Tennessee Valley Road and the Old Corn Road, routes that follow the ridgelines and creek beds that have dictated movement in this region for generations.