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1948 Map of Mt Carmel

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Mt Carmel
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Guntersville Lake dominates this mid-century landscape of Marshall County, Alabama, where the rising waters of the Tennessee Valley Authority project redefined the region's geography. The map reveals a transition from the agricultural lowlands to the high ridges of Gunters Mountain and Grassy Mountain. Significant local landmarks include the Guntersville Municipal Airport and the Guntersville Lake Yacht Club, marking the area's development into a hub for regional recreation and aviation.

Genealogists will find a wealth of family-named landmarks and resting places, such as Henryville Cem, Cochrane Cem, and Stewart Cem. The map also preserves the locations of early settlements like Cottonville and Henryville, alongside numerous rural houses of worship including Simpson Point Church and Grassy Mountain Church. Transport is highlighted by the Florida Short Route and the crossing at Houston Bridge.