2016 Map of Sampson

About this map

Sampson sits atop the plateau where the border of Van Buren and Bledsoe counties meet, a landscape defined by sharp elevation changes and numerous watercourses. The drainage patterns are dominated by steep drops into the gulfs, such as Camps Gulf Br and Harrison Gulf Br, which feed into the Cane Creek system. This 2016 survey documents a rural environment where land use is dictated by the ridges and hollows, with roads like Salzer Mountain Rd and Firetower Rd following the high ground. Near the western edge, the dramatic descent toward Fall Creek Falls Lake and Cane Creek Falls marks one of the most significant topographic shifts in the region. Genealogists will find several family-named landmarks and resting places, including Mooneyham Cem, Walling Cem, and DeBord Cem, which are tucked away near the small settlements of Mooneyham and Sampson.