2011 Map of Dugout Valley

About this map

Pea Ridge and the winding course of Town Creek dominate this corner of DeKalb County, where the topography of the Appalachian plateau dictates the local road network. The landscape is dotted with small, dispersed communities such as New Home, Stamp, and High Point, alongside established family landmarks like McCurdy Bridge and Hammond Gap. For genealogists, the map is particularly valuable for identifying historic burial grounds, including Cordell Cemetery and White Hall Cemetery, which are tucked away from the main thoroughfares. In the south, the expansion of Fort Payne City Lake and the settlement at Lakewood reflect the area's development near the county seat. The importance of the regional gaps is evident at Bethel Gap and Snake Gap, natural corridors that have long facilitated movement through this corner of Alabama.