2024 Map of Mud Creek

About this map

Cumberland Plateau topography defines this portion of Jackson County, where high ridges like Crow Mtn drop sharply into secluded valleys. The landscape is characterized by its numerous coves and hollows, including the wide Maynard Cove and the intricate drainage of Mud Creek. Settlement patterns follow these natural corridors, with clusters of activity near Skyline and Hytop. The map is particularly notable for its high density of family and community burial grounds, such as Blowing Caves Cem, Clemens Stines Cem, and Cornelison-Taft Cem, which are often situated on higher ground or at the edges of plateaus. These locations, along with landmarks like The Buzzard Roost and Chicken Foot Ridge, provide a detailed look at the geographic and genealogical history of this corner of Alabama.