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2018 Map of Tuscumbia

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Tuscumbia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Sheffield and Tuscumbia dominate the northern landscape of this Colbert County survey, showcasing the urban expansion of the Shoals area. The industrial and residential character of the era is evident in the layout of neighborhoods like Village Number 1 and Richmond Hills, while educational landmarks such as Northwest Shoals Community College anchor the eastern edge. South of the city centers, the terrain transitions into a more fractured landscape of ridges and hollows, where family-named landmarks and small burial grounds like Keller Quarry Cem and Gunn Cem offer significant leads for genealogical research.

Water plays a central role in the geography of the region, from the wide expanse of Pickwick Lake on the Tennessee River to the network of smaller flows like Spring Creek and Hipps Creek. Distinctive geological features such as Devils Gap and Colbert Mountain break up the southern reaches, providing a clear picture of the physical boundaries that shaped local development and land use outside the primary municipal hubs.