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2011 Map of Chavies

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Chavies
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Sand Mountain dominates the western plateau of this Alabama landscape, where the concentrated settlement of Rainsville gives way to a network of smaller communities and rural landmarks. The topography is defined by the sharp transition from the highland down through numerous gaps, including Davis Gap, Bootsville Gap, and Chavies Gap, into the valley of Big Wills Creek. This relief influenced the placement of early infrastructure, evident in the various river crossings such as Franklin Ford and Bohannon Ford along Town Creek.

Local industry and community life are marked by several historic sites, including Hughes Mill and Killian Mill situated near the valley floor. Genealogists will find interest in the numerous burial grounds scattered across the terrain, from Antioch Cemetery in the northeast to the Mount Herman Cemetery near Pine Ridge. The transition from the agricultural uplands to the industrial corridors near Fort Payne Water Works illustrates the varied economic character of DeKalb County during this era.