2018 Map of Cairo

About this map

Wheeler Reservoir and the wide expanse of the Elk River dominate this landscape where Lauderdale, Limestone, and Lawrence counties meet. The terrain is defined by dramatic bluffs and hollows, including Buzzard Roost Bluff and Bald Eagle Hollow, which overlook the submerged river valley. The map reveals a dense network of family history markers, with numerous burial grounds such as Lentzville Cem, Townsend Cem, and Bedingfield Cem scattered across the uplands. Small settlements like Rogersville, Lentzville, and Coxey serve as anchors for the rural road system. This survey illustrates how the impoundment of the Tennessee River has shaped local geography, creating significant inlets along Dement Br and Anderson Creek while preserving the high-ground cemeteries of the early farming communities.