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2018 Map of Sipsey

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Sipsey
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Mulberry Fork and Sipsey Fork converge in this portion of Walker County, carving a landscape defined by sharp bends and named shoals. The settlement pattern follows the ridgelines and creek valleys, with communities like Sipsey, Empire, and Sumiton serving as focal points for the region's development. Local history is deeply etched into the terrain through numerous family-named landmarks and resting places, including Drummond Cemetery, Mauldin Cemetery, and the New Canaan Cemetery.

Transport routes like Sipsey Road and Campbellville Road connect these small towns, while the boundary between Walker, Jefferson, and Cullman counties intersects in the north and east. The map provides clear evidence of the area's geography, from the heights of York Mountain to the low-lying Briceston Hollow and Kershaw Hollow. Names like Sloss and Dora Junction point to the industrial and railroad roots that shaped these Alabama communities over generations.