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1951 Map of Mud Creek

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Mud Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1951
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1951

About this map

Maynard Cove and the surrounding Jackson County highlands are meticulously detailed in this mid-century survey. The landscape is defined by the steep escarpments of the Cumberland Plateau and Crow Mountain, which shelter small valley settlements like Tupelo and Kyles. Genealogists will find a wealth of family-named sites, including the Proctor Cem, Sanders Cem, and Dolberry Cem. The agricultural and social life of these communities is evident in the distribution of landmarks such as Holland Chapel, Skyline Ch, and local education centers like Tupelo Sch.

The complex topography includes many natural features such as Blowing Cave and The Buzzard Roost, along with seasonal drainage like Mud Creek and Evans Creek. Evidence of earlier habitation is noted simply as Ruins north of Clemmons Point. This era shows a network of local roads and a Pipeline corridor cutting across the ridges, reflecting the post-war infrastructure development in this corner of Alabama.