2018 Map of Sinking Creek

About this map

Key Cave National Wildlife Refuge anchors the southern portion of this Lauderdale County landscape, where the karst topography of Northwest Alabama is evident through unique hydrologic features like The Sinks, Blue Hole, and Bell Sink. The terrain is characterized by a complex network of drainage ditches such as Smith Ditch and McIntyre Ditch, reflecting the agricultural management of the fertile lands surrounding Oakland and Woodland. Local genealogy is well-preserved through numerous family-named burial grounds, including the Sherrod Cem, Pearson Cem, and Lipscomb Cem. Near the southern boundary along the Tennessee River, Roses Bluff overlooks the waters of Pickwick Lake, while the intersection of rural life is marked by historic junctions like Lovelace Crossroads and Kimbrough Crossroads.