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1951 Map of Triana

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Triana
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1951
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1951

About this map

Triana sits at the bend of the Tennessee River-Wheeler Reservoir, marking a landscape where post-war military expansion and wildlife conservation meet. To the north and east, the restricted grounds of the Huntsville Arsenal and Redstone Arsenal occupy significant acreage, while the Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge preserves the bottomlands along the river and Indian Creek.

South of the river, the terrain shifts from the wetlands of Cotaco Creek to the elevations of Brindley Mountain and Bald Mountain. Rural life is detailed through numerous family-named landmarks and local institutions, such as Mt Moriah Church, Curries Chapel, and the community of Valhermoso Springs. Genealogists will find value in the specific placement of many small burial grounds, including the Draper Cem, Ballinger Cem, and Grantland Cem near the Grantland Bridge.