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2014 Map of Ider

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Ider
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

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Sand Mountain dominates this portion of Northeast Alabama, where the plateau landscape is defined by a dense network of crossroads and family-named mill sites. The transition between Jackson and DeKalb counties is marked by rugged relief, including Coon Gulf and Troxtel Gap, which constrain the rural road system. This survey documents the persistence of small agricultural settlements like Ider and Henagar, alongside several legacy mills such as Yorks Mill and Old Blevins Mill situated along the creeks draining the upland.

Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of community landmarks, from Leon's Landing on the northern edge to the numerous burial grounds scattered across the ridge, including New Hope Cem and Mtn Home Cem. The drainage patterns of Town Cr and Crow Cr illustrate how the geography of the plateau has historically dictated the placement of industry and transit, with numerous junctions such as Beaty Crossroads and Biddle Crossroads serving as local focal points.