2014 Map of Keener

About this map

Lookout Mountain dominates the eastern half of this landscape, its steep escarpment dropping away into the Little Wills Valley and Big Wills Valley. The area is defined by these parallel ridge-and-valley formations, which historically dictated the paths of transportation and settlement in northeastern Alabama. Small rural communities like Keener, Hendrixville, and Duck Springs are situated along the valley floors, where the concentration of family-named burial grounds—including Greenwood Cem and Boyd Cem—points to long-established local lineages. The topographic detail highlights numerous gaps such as Roden Gap and Keener Gap, which provided critical passage between the valleys. Significant hydrology includes the winding course of Big Wills Creek and several small mountain lakes, while landmarks like Flat Church Bridge and Chumley Bridge mark the primary crossings for local travelers navigating the drainage of Dark Hollow Br and its tributaries.