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2018 Map of Estill Fork

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Estill Fork
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Larkin Fork and Estill Fork carve through the deep hollows of Jackson County, Alabama, as they flow south toward the Paint Rock River. This 2018 survey reveals a landscape where modern roads like Co RD 175 follow the historic valley floor, connecting the small settlements of Francisco and Estillfork. The area is densely populated with family burial grounds, including the Old Bostick Hill Cem and Posey Cem, which reflect generations of settlement in this northern Alabama borderland near the Tennessee state line.

Prominent geographical landmarks such as The Narrows and Backbone Ridge define the vertical relief of the region. Local infrastructure, like the Freedom Bridge crossing near the Larkin School, illustrates how community centers are situated at the confluence of these waterways. The map also documents numerous natural springs and sinks, such as Larkin Spring and Bucky Sink, which are characteristic of the region's complex karst topography.