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2020 Map of Moontown

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Moontown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Huntsville and its surrounding eastern valley settlements are documented here along the meandering path of the Flint River. The landscape is defined by a series of prominent elevations and tucked-away coves, including Killingsworth Cove and Horse Cove, which have long dictated the patterns of local development and agriculture. Historical continuity is visible in the numerous family cemeteries that dot the terrain, such as Lawler Hill Cem, Berkley Cem, and Baldwin Cem, serving as critical markers for genealogical research in this part of Madison County.

The map reveals a mix of old rural infrastructure and modern aviation, with the Moontown Airport near the settlement of Moontown and the Sublett Mill site on the Flint River. Natural features like Buffalo Island and Esslinger Island sit within the river's course, while the eastern ridges are marked by Gurley Mtn and Chestnut Knob. This survey provides a clear view of the area's transition from small communities like Lickskillet and Cherrytree to the expanding footprint of the county seat.