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2011 Map of Keener

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Keener
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Big Wills Creek and its tributary, Little Wills Creek, carve through this section of the Appalachian plateau, defining a landscape of narrow valleys and prominent ridges. Small communities like Hendrixville, Greenwood, and Keener are situated along these valley floors, connected by historic routes such as the Scenic Hwy. The map reveals a high concentration of family and community landmarks, including Chumley Mill and the Greenwood Post Office, which served as local anchors for generations.

Genealogists will find a wealth of burial sites including Mathis Cemetery, Boyd Cemetery, and Harbour Cemetery. The terrain is marked by numerous natural gaps and hollows, such as Roden Gap, Stephens Gap, and Stillhouse Hollow, which influenced the placement of roads and homesteads. Engineering footprints are visible at Smith Dam and the John Gilbreath Number 1 Dam, illustrating the management of local water resources for agriculture or recreation in this northeastern Alabama corridor.