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1951 Map of Mud Creek
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1951 Map of Mud Creek

USGS Topo · Published 1951

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The Cumberland Plateau dominates this portion of Jackson County, where the landscape is defined by the steep escarpments of Crow Mountain and deep incisions like Peacock Hollow and Goshen Hollow. In the valley floor, the rural community is anchored by small agrarian settlements and centers of worship, including Holland Chapel and Fairfield Church. The mapping reveals a high density of small family cemeteries and neighborhood schools, such as Kyles Sch No 2 and Tupelo Sch, which suggest a localized social structure common to North Alabama in the mid-century. Geologic features are prominent throughout the terrain, notably Blowing Cave and Coffey Cave along the base of the ridges. The settlement at Maynard Cove sits at a strategic point where the plateau gives way to the lower basin of Mud Creek, illustrating the historical reliance on these level cove lands for agriculture and community building.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1951
Date Published1951
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.96 x 26.99 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain