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1951 Map of Vina

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

USGS Topo · Published 1951

About this map

The Tennessee Valley Divide snakes through the landscape of northwest Alabama, separating the headwaters of numerous creeks that define the local geography. Following the ridge line of this divide, the Illinois Central Railroad connects the settlements of Vina and Atwood, highlighting the importance of rail transit in this rural region during the mid-century. The map captures a high density of community centers including Hurricane Sch, Newburg Sch, and several houses of worship such as Good Spring Church and Pilot Hill Ch.

Genealogists and local historians can trace family landholdings near named landmarks like Pilot Hill and Moore Hill, or along the many watercourses like Bull Mountain Creek and Hurricane Creek. Small burial grounds, including Jones Cem, Brazel Cem, and Nichols Cem, are scattered throughout the hills, providing specific points of interest for those researching ancestral residences in Franklin and Marion counties.