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2011 Map of Little River

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Little River
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Little River Canyon dominates the central topography of this DeKalb County landscape, carving a deep path south toward the broad waters of Weiss Lake. The map details a rural network of small communities and family landmarks, including Lickskillet, Dog Town, and Sigsbee, which are connected by a web of county roads. The area's settlement history is evidenced by numerous burial sites such as Black Oak Cemetery and Tuckers Chapel Cemetery.

Elevation changes are sharp, marked by landmarks like Devils Saltcellar Ridge and various gaps including Thomson Gap and Daniels Gap. To the east, the Shinbone Valley runs parallel to the river's course, while the southern edge of the map shows the transition into the submerged landscape of the lake. This survey documents the intersection of protected natural land and the enduring rural homesteads of northeast Alabama.