1945 Map of Shellmound

About this map

Guntersville Res and the N C & St L railroad corridor define the northern border of this tri-state region where Tennessee, Alabama, and Georgia converge. The landscape is dominated by the deep incisions of Castle Rock Gulf and Tatum Gulf, which carve through the high plateaus near Burnett Point and Castle Rock. Settlement is concentrated in the valley floors and along the rail lines, featuring small communities like Whiteside and Cole City. The map reveals a dense network of rural social institutions, including the Secalt Sch and Davis Sch, alongside numerous country churches such as Shanty Town Ch and Ebenezer Ch. Significant landmarks like Nickajack Cave near the State Line Cem highlight the unique geographical and historical intersections of these three states.