Murphree Valley serves as a central corridor for this North Alabama landscape, where the ridges of Sand Mountain and Straight Mtn frame a complex network of waterways and settlements. The Inland Lake reservoir dominates the eastern half, creating a jagged shoreline of hollows like Wald Hollow and Nedham Hollow. This 2020 update shows the modern residential character of the region, from the developed community of Springville Lake Estates to the elevated neighborhood of Sand Ridge overlooking Woodhaven Lake. Local history remains anchored at Clear Springs, where the Clear Springs Cem sits near the headwaters of Valley Cr. The topographical relief is marked by numerous gaps, including River Gap and Posey Gap, which have historically dictated the passage of roads like Old State Rd 75 and the development of rail-related sites such as Inland Junction.
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1889 · Springville
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1889 · Birmingham
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1892 · Birmingham
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1892 · Springville
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1895 · Birmingham
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1905 · Leeds
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1907 · Birmingham
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1907 · Leeds
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1953 · Birmingham
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Birmingham
USGS Topo · 1:250,000