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2018 Map of King Cove

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of King Cove
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Francisco sits at the northern edge of this Madison County landscape, where the state line divides Alabama from Tennessee and three counties converge. The terrain is defined by deep coves and high ridges, including King Cove, Greasy Cove, and Puncheon Cove, which suggest a long history of isolated valley farming. Numerous family-named landmarks and cemeteries are scattered throughout the hills, such as Hudson Cem, Hayes Cem, and Growell Cem, providing significant data points for genealogists researching the residents of these upland hollows.

Waterways like Mountain Fork and Jenny River drain the high ground of Hale Mtn and Backbone Mtn. The road network is largely dictated by the topography, with routes like Taylor Cr Rd and Mountain Fork Rd winding through narrow passages such as Low Gap and Shores Low Gap. These paths connect the many hollows, including Fitch Hollow and Smithey Hollow, that historically formed the backbone of this rural community.