2014 Map of Killen

About this map

Wilson Lake and the Tennessee River dominate this landscape, serving as the geographic divide between Lauderdale and Colbert counties. The north bank is characterized by a dense network of residential developments overlooking the water, including Emerald Shores, Lakeview, and Lingerlost. Further inland, the historic settlement of St. Florian sits near the headwaters of Wilson Creek. To the south, the industrial and commercial expansion around Muscle Shoals and Ford City contrasts with the numerous family burial grounds that dot the countryside. Genealogists will find several notable sites such as Kernachan Cem and Whitmore Cem near Wilson Lake Shores, as well as Jones Hill Cemetery near Lockland. The map also details early transportation infrastructure like the Shoal Creek Bridge and the Tennessee River Drive railroad corridor.