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1936 Map of Masterson

Name: 1936 Topographic Map of Masterson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1936
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1936

About this map

Big Nance Creek and its many tributaries, including Clear Creek and Milly Creek, carve through the rural landscape of Lawrence County during this mid-1930s survey. The area is defined by a dense network of country schools and churches that served as the social backbone of the community, such as New Bethel Ch, Loosier Sch, and Mt Moriah Ch. Transport and utility infrastructure reflect the growing influence of the Tennessee Valley Authority, with the Tennessee Valley Authority Highway No 36 and major transmission lines crossing the terrain.

Local industry and recreation are represented by the presence of Masterson Mill near Eddy Creek and the notable Grahams Race Track located to the north. Genealogists will find significant value in the detailed placement of family-named landmarks like Alexander Sch and several cemeteries that dot the hillsides, providing a clear picture of the settlement patterns before modern development altered the rural character of northern Alabama.