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1951 Map of Masterson

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Masterson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1951
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1951

About this map

Masterson Mill sits along the Turkey Creek drainage, serving as a focal point for the rural communities of northern Alabama in the years following World War II. The landscape is defined by the transition from the high, dissected terrain of Courtland Mountain and Summerhouse Mountain down into the broad agricultural reaches of the Moulton Valley. This area is characterized by a dense network of family-named landmarks and small-scale infrastructure, including several timber or masonry crossings such as the Stickmeyer Bridge and John R Bridge.

Genealogists will find a wealth of local centers of worship and education, from the Old Bethel Ch and Jones Chapel to the Mountain Home School and Salem Sch. The map also captures the intricate geography of the upland hollows, naming features like Big White Oak Hollow and Devils Den, while tracing the early telephone lines that began to connect these isolated settlements. Natural water sources like Grandma Spring and Poplar Spring highlight the historical reliance on local springs before widespread modern utilities.