2018 Map of Lim Rock

About this map

Lim Rock serves as a central hub in this Jackson County landscape, situated where the southern slopes of the Cumberland Plateau meet the lowlands of the North Sauty Creek basin. The area is defined by complex topography, from the deep McAllister Sinks and Coffey Narrows in the north to the broad wetlands of Sauty Bottoms and Guntersville Lake in the southeast. This survey reveals a high density of rural burial grounds and family-named landmarks, such as Harrison Cem, Dotson Cem, and Berry Cem, which offer significant value for genealogical research. The transition from the highland coves like Schiffman Cove and Stephens Gap to the valley floor illustrates the historic settlement patterns along the Paint Rock River and its tributaries. To the east, the map captures the edge of Scottsboro, marking the intersection of rugged ridge-and-valley terrain with modern infrastructure like the J5 Mike Airport.