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2011 Map of Gaylesville

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Gaylesville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Gaylesville and its surrounding communities in northeast Alabama are defined by the winding course of the Chattooga River as it feeds into the northern reaches of Weiss Lake. This 2011 survey reveals a landscape of small agricultural settlements and rural intersections connected by an extensive network of county roads. Higher elevations such as Dirtseller Mountain and prominent topographic markers like McCullough Gap and Gaylesville Gap shape the local orientation.

Genealogists will find a high density of burial sites throughout the region, including Mount Zion Cemetery, Oak Bowery Cemetery, and Union Hill Cemetery. The map documents established locales such as Broomtown, Blanche, and Ringgold, while the Gaylesville Post Office serves as a central landmark for the town. Tributaries like Spring Creek, Mud Creek, and Mills Creek drain the valleys between the ridges, illustrating the natural drainage patterns that have long influenced settlement and land use in Cherokee County.