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2021 Map of Porter Gap

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Porter Gap
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The Talladega National Forest dominates this section of the Alabama ridgeline, where the Pinhoti National Recreation Trail winds through the high country past landmarks like the Pinnacle and Sherman Cliffs. This landscape is defined by its dramatic relief, moving from the lowlands of Penitentiary Bottoms along Talladega Creek to the summits of Talladega Mountain and Horn Mtn. The small community of Waldo sits in the northeast corner near Lake Socapatoy, while Chambers Springs is located further south along the forest boundary.

Genealogists can find several family and church burial grounds throughout the terrain, including Moberley Cem, Germany Cem, and Pilgrim Rest Cem near Smedley Cr. The map illustrates the complex hydrography of the region, where waters drain through various branches like Lundy Ann Br and Blue Br into the larger creek systems. Historical routes such as Berney Station Rd and Germany Mountain Rd provide access to the valleys of Horn Valley and Horns Valley.