2018 Map of Scottsboro

About this map

Scottsboro and its northern surroundings are defined by a rhythmic geography of limestone coves and ridges, where the Tennessee River valley meets the southern Cumberland Plateau. The landscape transition is evident in the many named coves like Maynard Cove and Woods Cove, which provided flat, fertile land for early settlement. For genealogists, the map is remarkably dense with family-named landmarks and burial sites, including the Shelton Cem, Rosson Cem, and Tipton Cem. The modern town structure, including the Webb Addition and the Scottsboro Municipal Airport-Word Field, contrasts with the older, smaller communities of Larkinsville and Pikeville. In the south, the waters of Guntersville Lake follow the irregular contours of the valley, bounded by prominent features like Backbone Ridge and River Ridge.