1951 Map of Somerville

About this map

Somerville serves as the focal point of this North Alabama survey, positioned at a crossroads where local life centered around the Somerville School and Ward Chapel. The landscape is defined by the significant rise of Brindley Mountain and Cedar Mountain to the south, while the northern reaches are carved by a dense network of hollows such as Willis Hollow and Vinsant Hollow. These valleys, fed by Shoal Creek and Town Creek, created a pocketed environment for small rural communities like Henderson and Turney Crossroads. The distribution of family-named landmarks, including Waugh Cem and Brindley Cem, reflects a deep-rooted agricultural history. Toward the southern highlands, features like Lovers Leap and Devils Cellar Hollow suggest a more isolated, upland character near Mt View Ch.