2024 Map of Hightower

About this map

The Tallapoosa River winds through the northern reaches of this landscape near Bell Mills, anchoring a terrain defined by the ridges of Turkey Heaven Mtn and Bee Hill. This 2024 survey of Cleburne County reveals a network of rural settlements connected by county roads, including Lecta, Trickem, and Union Hill. The cultural history of the area is well-preserved through several ecclesiastical sites and burial grounds such as Union Hill Baptist Church Cem, Crumleys Chapel Cem, and Wise Chapel Cem. The drainage pattern is complex, with numerous named waterways like Dynne Creek, Knokes Creek, and Cohobadiah Creek carving through the wooded hills. For local historians, the inclusion of Fordham Cem and named summits like Johns Mtn provides specific points of reference for genealogical or land-use research.