2021 Map of Piedmont NW

About this map

Piedmont occupies the eastern edge of this landscape, where the foothills of the southern Appalachians begin to rise. The terrain is defined by a series of prominent ridges, including Colvin Mtn and Choccolocco Mtn, which frame narrow valleys fed by Tallasseehatchee Cr and Ballplay Cr. Much of the southern portion of the map is protected within the Talladega National Forest, illustrating the region's characteristic mix of timberland and rural settlement. Scattered through the valleys are long-established communities and junctions such as Maxwellborn, Gnatville, and Knightens Crossroads. Several local burial grounds, including Pisgah Cem and Taylors Chapel Cem, are situated near these crossroads, providing vital points of reference for genealogists tracing family roots in northern Calhoun and Cherokee counties.