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1947 Map of Sulphur Springs

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

USGS Topo · Published 1947

About this map

Sulphur Springs and the surrounding valley settlements define this post-war landscape along the border of Alabama and Georgia. The terrain is characterized by the prominent ridges of Sand Mountain and Lookout Mountain, which hem in the narrow valleys where communities like Battelle and Cloverdale took root. The Southern Railroad serves as a primary transit corridor, cutting through the valley floor and connecting small whistle-stops and industrial sites like Amos Mill.

Genealogists can find several family-named landmarks and resting places, including Pannell Cem and Hartline Cem, alongside numerous country churches such as Head Springs Ch and Lookout Chapel. The presence of Kaolin suggests the region's mineral interests, while Camp Elizabeth Lupton and Sulphur Springs Gap highlight the area's recreational and geographical importance. Natural features like Ellis Cave and the headwaters of the Little River further illustrate the distinct karst topography of the DeKalb County highlands.