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2021 Map of Cheaha Mountain

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Cheaha Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Cheaha Mtn and the surrounding high ridges of the Talladega National Forest dominate this 2021 landscape at the meeting point of Clay, Talladega, and Cleburne counties. The terrain is defined by a series of prominent peaks and overlooks, including McDill Point, Hernandez Peak, and Parker High Point, which are connected by an extensive network of footpaths such as the Pinhoti National Recreation Trail and the Chinnabee Silent Hiking Trail. These trails navigate the steep slopes between Shinbone Valley and the western drainages of Talladega Cr.

In the lower elevations and valleys, the map shows the rural settlement of Union and several small, localized landmarks that anchor the area's social history. Genealogists can identify established burial grounds like Ebenezer Cem, Union Cem, and Mannings Chapel Cem. Water features such as Cheaha Lake, Bonner Lake, and the winding Shinbone Cr illustrate the drainage patterns of this upland region, where recreation and conservation have shaped the modern character of the forest.