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2014 Map of Flat Rock

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Flat Rock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

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Sand Mountain dominates this portion of Northeast Alabama, where the plateau is deeply incised by the drainage systems of Griffin Gulf, Bryant Gulf, and Newby Gulf. This topography creates a dramatic landscape of points and gaps, including Hollaway Point, O'Neal Point, and Maxwell Gap. The settlement pattern follows the high ground and the gaps between these gulfs, with Flat Rock and Overlook serving as central points on the plateau.

Genealogists and local historians can find a high density of burial sites across the landscape, such as Ridley Cem, Smith Cem, and Weldon Cem. The boundary between Jackson Co and DeKalb Co cuts through the southeastern quadrant near Fairview. Notable local infrastructure includes the Flat Rock Bridge and a network of county roads connecting small communities like Cameronsville and Liberty Hill to larger routes like Al-117.