2024 Map of Kensington

About this map

Chickamauga and its prominent Crawfish Spring Lake anchor the northern landscape of this Walker County region, where the terrain is defined by the parallel elevations of Missionary Ridge and Shinbone Ridge. The map details a dense network of local landmarks essential for genealogical research, including family-named sites like District Hill Cem, Owings Cem, and Garmany Cem. The valley floors are drained by West Chickamauga Creek and Crawfish Creek, which separate the rugged rises of Pigeon Mountain from the residential and agricultural pockets at Pond Spring and Hall Mill. This 2024 survey documents the enduring rural character of the area, tracing small settlements from High Point in the northwest to Noble and Davis Crossroads in the south. The abundance of cemeteries and small church sites like Garretts Chapel reflects the deep-rooted community history of the Straight Gut Valley and Crawfish Valley.