2014 Map of Old Bethel

About this map

La Grange and the surrounding plateau of Northwest Alabama are defined by a complex network of hollows and ridges where the boundaries of Colbert, Franklin, and Lawrence counties converge. This 2014 survey reveals a landscape deeply connected to its early settlers, evidenced by numerous family burying grounds such as Gargis Cem, Sibley Cem, and Pennington Cem. The topography is marked by named drainages like Bull Skull Cr and Little Mud Cr, which carve through the terrain near McCorkles Gap. Small communities like Old Bethel and Saints Crossroads serve as local hubs, connected by a web of county roads and trails like Piney Woods Trl. The inclusion of landmarks such as Bean Bridge and Gin House Hollow provides specific geographic anchors for genealogists and local historians tracking the development of these rural townships.