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1948 Map of Moontown

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Moontown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

The Flint River meanders through this Madison County valley, defining a landscape of agricultural lowlands and prominent highland features like Keel Mountain and Reed Mountain. During the late 1940s, the area maintained a distinct rural character, centered around small settlements like Brownsboro and Berkley. The map reveals a high concentration of family-named landmarks and infrastructure tied to the local geography, such as Sublett Mill and several river islands including Esslinger Island and Grayson Island.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant value in the numerous burial grounds scattered across the terrain, from the Crowson Hill Cem near the Lee Highway to the Camp Ground Cem and Brazelton Cem. Religious and educational life is well-documented through landmarks like Ebenezer Ch, Beech Grove Church, and the Big Cove School. The presence of the Southern Railway and the Florida Short Route illustrates the transportation network connecting these communities to the wider Tennessee Valley region.