2019 Map of Alto

About this map

The Cumberland Escarpment defines the eastern boundary of this region, where the high plateau drops toward the fertile basins of the Elk River. This transition creates a varied landscape of sharp bluffs like Wild Boar Bluff and tucked-away valleys such as Bost Cove and Roark Cove. The settlement pattern reflects a long history of river-crossing and valley farming, with clusters of family cemeteries and small communities like Prairie Plains and Wilder Chapel scattered across the lowlands.