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1950 Map of Mt Carmel

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Mt Carmel
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1950
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1950

About this map

The Tennessee River dominates this mid-century landscape, widening into the Guntersville Reservoir and shaping the development of Marshall County. The topography is defined by the sharp rise of Georgia Mountain and Gunters Mountain, with numerous named hollows like Jagger Hollow and Tidwell Hollow cutting through the slopes. Small agricultural and riverside settlements including Henryville, Manchester, and Cottonville appear alongside local landmarks like Hampton Grove Church and the Simpson Point Church.

Transportation patterns reflect a transition between river and road, featuring the N C & St L Ry Ferry crossing and the landmark Houston Bridge. The map details many family-named cemeteries such as Cochrane Cem, Henry Cem, and Troup Cem, providing a precise record of local genealogy within the valley. Notable natural features like Piney Branch Falls and Honeycomb Spring illustrate the varied terrain around the reservoir’s indented shoreline.