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2020 Map of Howard

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Howard
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Studdards Crossroads and the small community of Howard anchor this portion of the Alabama landscape along the border of Walker and Fayette counties. The topography is defined by the numerous drainages of the N River, including Boxes Cr, Wolf Cr, and George Cr, which carve through the terrain to create distinctive features like Gum Suck Hollow and Frozen Hollow. Significant elevation is noted at Cooner Mtn and Tittle Mtn, providing a sense of the upland character that defines this region north of the Carbon Hill area.

Genealogists and local historians can find a high density of family and community markers, such as the Johnson School and several rural burial sites. These include Pleasant Grove Cem, Elm Grove Cem, and Crossroads Cem, which are linked by a network of local routes like Wolf Creek Rd and Pea Ridge Rd. The map illustrates a rural settlement pattern where life centers on crossroads and small church or school sites scattered among the creek valleys.