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1946 Map of Shellmound

Name: 1946 Topographic Map of Shellmound
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1947
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1947

About this map

Nickajack Cave and the waters of Guntersville Res define the northern edge of this landscape where Alabama, Georgia, and Tennessee converge. The rugged topography of Sand Mountain is dissected by deep gulfs and coves, including Nickajack Cove and Tatum Gulf. This survey captures the rural character of the tri-state area just after the war, showing a network of mountain schools and country churches like Scealf Sch, New Home Ch, and Shanty Town Ch.

Industry and transport are centered on the rail lines, with the N C & S T L passing through Shellmound and the Southern railroad serving the southern valley near Trenton. Small settlements like Cole City and Whiteside anchor the valleys, while isolated landmarks such as the Murphy Oem and the State Line Cem offer specific points of interest for genealogists tracing families in these border counties.