2014 Map of Sipsey

About this map

The Mulberry Fork and Sipsey Fork converge in this corner of the Alabama coalfields, defining a landscape of deep river bends and industrial activity. The settlement of Sipsey is a focal point, characterized by its grid of numbered streets like 6th Ave W and 4th Ave W near the riverbanks. To the south and east, the map reveals the legacy of local extraction at Little Creek Mine Lake and the crossroads at Dora Junction, where Us-78 cuts through the terrain. Numerous family cemeteries, including Mauldin Cem, Phillips Cem, and Burton Cem, are scattered across the ridges, providing valuable touchpoints for genealogists. Landmarks such as Phillips Shoals and York Mtn stand as natural anchors in an area where small communities like Empire, Dilworth, and Debardeleben emerged alongside the transportation corridors and river valleys.