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2014 Map of Rodentown

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Rodentown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Sardis City and its neighboring settlements define the varied topography where Marshall, Etowah, and DeKalb counties converge. This 2014 survey captures a landscape of upland ridges and deep hollows, such as Neighbors Hollow and Bob Walden Hollow, which divide the scattered residential communities. The map serves as a vital record for genealogists, documenting numerous local burial sites including Union Cem, Hibbs Cem, and Leath Cem.

Industry and local history are reflected in landmarks like Fricks Field and the Smith Institute, while the rural character is maintained by the numerous creek systems like Yellow Leaf Cr and Big Wills Creek. The dramatic geography of the Tennessee Valley Divide and Big Ridge dictates the road network, which connects smaller locales like Pulltight, Kyuka, and Rodentown through the winding passes of Horton Gap and Belcher Gap.