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2018 Map of Gaylesville

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Gaylesville serves as a primary center of activity in this part of Cherokee County, situated along the banks of the Chattooga River as it flows toward the expansive Cedar Bluff. The landscape is defined by the prominent ridge lines of Lookout Mountain and Shinbone Ridge, which frame several small rural communities and historic crossroads. Significant agricultural valleys connect Blanche in the north with Broomtown and the area known as Broomtown Valley.

Transportation routes weave through gaps in the terrain, linking outlying settlements like Ringgold, Watson, and Grassland. The topographical detail captures the transition from the high elevations of Dirtseller Mountain and Bogan Mountain down to the wetlands surrounding Weiss Lake. This 2018 survey provides a clear view of the modern road network and land use patterns across these established Alabama settlements, from the riverside at Gaylesville to the higher elevations of Dewey near the eastern boundary.