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2014 Map of Hightower

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

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Turkey Heaven Mountain and Johns Mountain anchor this pocket of Cleburne County, where the landscape transitions into the high ridges of east-central Alabama. The Tallapoosa River cuts through the northern section, surrounded by a network of rural settlements like Lecta, Trickem, and Bell Mills. These communities are often defined by their local landmarks, such as Wise Chapel Cemetery and Crumbleys Chapel Cemetery, which provide vital touchstones for family historians and genealogists researching the area's rural heritage.

The presence of numerous small watercourses like Verdin Creek, Sheep Creek, and Cohobadiah Creek underscores a topography shaped by deep drainage and steep elevation changes. Transportation is primarily facilitated by State Highway 46 and a dense web of county roads that connect these upland settlements to the surrounding hills. This 2014 data highlights the persistent rural character of Hightower and its neighboring districts.