2024 Map of Arley

About this map

Arley and Wilson Bend serve as the primary human settlements in this portion of Winston County, where the landscape is defined by the extensive reaches of Lewis Smith Lake. Much of the territory is protected within the William B. Bankhead National Forest, preserving the wooded drainages of the Sipsey Fork and Brushy Creek. The area maintains a high density of small burial grounds, offering significant value for genealogical research. Notable sites include the Trussell Family Cem, Meek Baptist Cem, and the Arley First Baptist Cem. The network of backroads like Old Houston Rd and Old Arley Rd reflects the long-standing agricultural and timber-based economy of the region, where numerous creeks such as Dismal Creek and Cutoff Branch carve through the terrain toward the reservoir's fingers.