1975 Map of Dugout Valley

About this map

Sand Mountain and Lookout Mountain dominate this landscape in the mid-1970s, framing the long north-south corridor of Dugout Valley. The settlement pattern follows the valley floor, where the Southern Railway runs parallel to Big Wills Creek. At the base of the mountains, small communities like Hammondville and Valley Head serve as local hubs, while De Soto State Park occupies the high ground to the southeast. The area is dotted with numerous small country churches and family burial grounds, including Lee Chapel, Hawkins Chapel, and Davenport Cem.