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2024 Map of Hytop

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Hytop
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

The settlement of Hytop sits atop the dissected Cumberland Plateau, marking a landscape where Alabama meets Tennessee at the northern edge of Jackson County. This high-elevation terrain is defined by deep drainage systems like Big Coon Creek and Hurricane Creek, which have carved out dramatic features such as the Walls of Jericho and various coves like Hicks Cove and Tate Cove. The map reveals a dispersed rural pattern of family legacy, evident in the numerous small burial grounds including Hytop Cem, Matthews Cem, and Knight Cem.

Modern recreation and preservation efforts are highlighted through extensive pathways like the Walls of Jericho Hiking Trl and Horseback Riding Trl, which navigate the steep descent into Bear Den Hollow and along Pruitt Ridge. These trails provide access to the remote valley floors and springs such as Polly Anne Spring and Tate Spring, which have historically supported the small communities of Jericho and Post Oak Flat.