1982 Map of Sulphur Springs

About this map

The Great Southern Railroad follows the base of Lookout Mountain in this 1980s landscape, connecting the small communities of Sulphur Springs Station and Battelle. This corridor along the Alabama-Georgia border is defined by sharp topographic shifts from the heights of Sand Mountain down through the Little River Valley. Local history is anchored by numerous rural congregations and resting places, such as Smith Chapel, Bethlehem Ch, and Bible Cemetery. The geography reveals a tradition of mountain life, with homes and crossroads like Gann Crossroad situated along ridges and gaps. From the industrial remnants of Amos Mill to the natural features of Deer Head Cove and Eagle Cliff, the area maintains a distinct rural character shaped by the drainage of the West Fork Little River and Lookout Creek.