2011 Map of Kirk

About this map

Speeds Water Mill stands along the upper reaches of Bear Creek in this northern Pickens County landscape, illustrating a persistent connection between the region's watercourses and its early industrial history. The area is defined by a network of named roads like Kenny Hill School Rd and Union Church Rd that suggest the former locations of community hubs. To the south, Pleasant Grove and the Pleasant Grove Lookout Tower mark the high ground between Jones Creek and Box Creek, while the Sipsey River meanders across the southeastern corner. Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of family-named landmarks and burial grounds, including Mitchell Cemetery, Liberty Cemetery, and Union Cemetery. The map also captures the smaller settlements of Kirk and Pioneer, along with Longview Lake and its associated Longview Dam near the western boundary.