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2011 Map of Steele

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Steele
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Red Mountain and the Canoe Creek Valley define the landscape of this Etowah County corridor. The town of Steele serves as a central hub, situated along the transport lines that parallel the base of the ridge. Local history is anchored by several long-standing community sites, including the Steele Post Office and multiple burial grounds such as the Shiloh Cemetery and Gallant Cemetery.

The geography is marked by a complex system of small lakes and dams, such as Ezell Jenkins Lake and Chandler Mountain Lake, reflecting the local management of water resources. Distinctive geological formations like the Chandler Natural Bridge and Lemon Hollow offer unique landmarks within the ridges. The distribution of smaller settlements like Ramsey, Gilbert, and Hood illustrates the rural residential patterns that persisted into the early 21st century.