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2018 Map of Old Bethel

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Old Bethel
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Old Bethel sits at the northern end of this landscape, marking a rural community where the Colbert and Lawrence County lines meet. The terrain is characterized by a series of hollows and ridges, including Collins Mountain and the distinct pass at McCorkles Gap. Drainage patterns are dominated by numerous small waterways such as Bull Skull Creek and Poplar Creek, which carve through the land near family-named landmarks like Doss Hollow and King Hollow.

Further south, Saints Crossroads and Tharptown serve as local hubs connected by a network of county roads. The area is notable for its numerous small family and community burial grounds, such as Gargis Cemetery, Bob Saints Cemetery, and Pennington Cemetery. The presence of Gin House Hollow and Stillhouse Hollow reflects the historical agricultural and local industry roots of this North Alabama region, while Bean Bridge provides a documented crossing over the local creeks.