2018 Map of Rodentown

About this map

Sardis City and Mountainboro anchor the lower reaches of this Alabama landscape, where the Tennessee Valley Divide marks a significant geographic break in the terrain. The map documents a complex network of county roads, such as Leeth Gap Rd and Co Rd 388, connecting numerous family-named landmarks and rural centers. The drainage pattern is defined by several watercourses including Short Creek, Cross Cr, and Big Wills Creek in the south, which runs parallel to Big Ridge. Numerous community sites like the Smith Institute, Whitesboro, and Arana illustrate the persistent settlement patterns of this region. Local history is well-preserved through several burial grounds, including Union Cem near Double Bridges and Corinth Cem, providing valuable touchpoints for genealogical research in this part of Marshall, DeKalb, and Etowah Counties.