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2020 Map of Mellow Valley

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Mellow Valley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Cooley Crossroads and the surrounding rural landscape of Clay and Randolph counties are defined by a network of creeks and ridges. To the north, the elevation rises toward White Oak Mtn, while the southern portion of the quadrangle is bisected by the waters of Emuckfaw Cr and Cedar Cr. Small communities and agricultural settlements like Mellow Valley, Sikesville, and Almond are connected by local routes such as Twilley Lands and Dawkins Rd.

Genealogists will find a high density of burial sites across the terrain, including Mount Gilead Cem, Mount Olive Cem, and McDaniel Cem. The drainage patterns are intricate, with Wesobulga Cr and Little Mississippi Cr carving through the hills. This 2020 survey documents the modern layout of these historic rural hubs, preserving the location of family-named landmarks and local churches that have long served this Alabama backcountry.