2018 Map of Ider

About this map

Sand Mountain dominates the landscape of this plateau region, where numerous crossroads communities mark the intersection of local routes. The area is defined by its rural heritage, seen in landmarks like Yorks Mill and Old Blevins Mill, which speak to the industrial past of northeastern Alabama. Settlements such as Ider, Henagar, and Keith are connected by a network of county roads, with smaller junctions like Beaty Crossroads and Biddle Crossroads serving as local hubs. For genealogists, the map is a detailed resource, locating family-named cemeteries including Pea Ridge Cem, Mountain Home Cem, and the Fuller Cem near Ider. The terrain is deeply carved by drainage systems like Coon Gulf and Boydston Cr, which flows under Boydston Bridge, revealing how the topography dictated the placement of early farms and landings.