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1948 Map of Mt Carmel

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Mt Carmel
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Guntersville Lake dominates this Alabama landscape, where the Tennessee River flows through a complex geography of ridges and flooded hollows. The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) mapped the region in the late 1940s, documenting a time when river transport and local agriculture were intersecting with new infrastructure like the Houston Bridge and Guntersville Municipal Airport. The map shows how the impounded waters created numerous fingers of land and islands, such as Buck Island and Goat Island, while carving out distinct points like Ft Deposit Point and Hale Point.

Local life is anchored by numerous community landmarks, including the Simpson Point Church and Hampton Grove Church, alongside family cemeteries like Henryville Cem and McDonald Cem. Small settlements like Cottonville and Seibold sit near the water's edge, while the higher elevations of Grassy Mountain and Gunters Mountain define the horizon. The presence of the Guntersville Lake Yacht Club and various reservations, including the Gunter Reservation, highlights the post-war transition of the river into a hub for both public administration and recreation.