2018 Map of Hyatt Gap

About this map

Ashville and the surrounding ridgelines of St. Clair County are defined by a series of parallel mountains and deep coves. The terrain transitions from Straight Mtn and Raccoon Mtn in the northwest toward the high elevation of Chandler Mtn in the center, creating natural gaps such as Battle Gap and Hyatt Gap. This topography shaped the area's development, concentrating settlements at intersections like Ferguson Crossroad and Whitney Junction. Local history is preserved in several family and community burial grounds, including the Mauldin Cem and Choate Cem. Water resources are abundant throughout the valleys, from the larger Locust Fork and Lake Sumatanga to smaller streams like Muckleroy Cr and Little Gulf Br. The presence of Robbins Field near the northern boundary and multiple mountain-top features like Yellow Bluff and Point Peter further illustrate the diverse use of this Alabama landscape.