2011 Map of Howard

About this map

North River and its numerous tributaries, including Boxes Creek, Wolf Creek, and George Creek, carve through the upland landscape of Walker County near the community of Howard. The settlement pattern is defined by rural crossroads and family-named landmarks, most notably Studdards Crossroads and several early burial grounds like Harris Cemetery and Willis Cemetery. High points such as Cooner Mountain and Tittle Mountain overlook a topography that transitions from agricultural land to industrial use, evidenced by the Tanyard Creek Gas Field in the southwest. This 2011 survey records the intersection of genealogy and industry, where old sites like the Johnson School House Cemetery persist alongside modern resource extraction and the winding paths of Pea Ridge Rd and Feltman Rd.