2018 Map of Somerville

About this map

Somerville stands as a focal point in this portion of Morgan County, situated amidst a landscape defined by sharp elevation changes and deep hollows. The town, along with nearby Turney Crossroads and Priceville, reflects the upland settlement patterns of northern Alabama. This survey provides extensive detail for genealogists, documenting numerous family-named burial sites such as Nelson Cem, Houston Cem, and Shiloh Cem. The terrain is characterized by prominent landmarks like Fairview Mtn and Cooper Mtn, which are dissected by complex drainages including Six Mile Cr and Town Cr. Notable natural features like the Natural Bridge in the northwest and Lovers Leap in the southeast suggest a topography of rocky outcroppings and steep bluffs. The distribution of homes and rural structures along routes like Wilson Mountain Rd and Mount Tabor Rd illustrates the community's adaptation to the winding ridges and narrow valleys like Buckeye Hollow and Pannell Hollow.