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1982 Map of New Home

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of New Home
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Sand Mountain dominates the central landscape of this 1980s survey, marking a complex boundary where Alabama, Georgia, and Tennessee converge. The terrain is defined by deep gulfs and coves, including Nickajack Cove and Cole City Gulf, which slice through the plateau. This era shows a mix of traditional rural settlement and industrial activity, evidenced by the Strip Mines located near Cole City. The northwestern corner is shaped by the waters of Nickajack Lake, where Nickajack Cave and the Nickajack Reservoir Boundary reflect the impact of the Tennessee River's management.

Local infrastructure is anchored by small communities such as New Home and Whiteside, alongside landmarks like Davis High School and the Lake Hills Memorial Gardens. Transportation networks are established via the Alabama Great Southern railroad and historic routes like Old Worley Chapel Road. Numerous local cemeteries, including the State Line Cemetery and Burnett Cemetery, provide valuable records of the area's genealogical history across state lines.