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1958 Map of Susan Moore

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Susan Moore
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

The Locust Fork Black Warrior River snakes through the center of this landscape, its deep bends and riverine terrain defining the passage from Sand Mountain down into Murphree Valley. In the late 1950s, this portion of Blount County was characterized by small agricultural crossroads and rural faith centers. Settlements like Snead Crossroads and Susan Moore (Clarence) serve as primary anchors, while smaller communities such as Wynnville and Hendrix dot the map.

Evidence of the local infrastructure includes numerous stream crossings such as Stracener Bridge and Wards Bridge, alongside older river landmarks like Faulkner Ford. Cultural landmarks are plentiful, including Gibbs Chapel, Mt Moriah Ch, and the Royal Sch. The map also captures early industrial activity with a labeled strip mine, reflecting the region's mineral extraction alongside its established farming roots.