2014 Map of Sulphur Springs

About this map

Battelle and the surrounding valley along the Alabama and Georgia border showcase a landscape deeply defined by its geography and small settlements. The area is characterized by the Tennessee Valley Divide, where water flows through complex systems like W Fork Lookout Cr and the W Fork Little River. Local history is visible through numerous family and community landmarks, including Amos Mill and a high concentration of burial sites such as Head Springs Cem and Pannell Cem. The topography is shaped by the presence of Sand Mountain and the deep cuts of Atkins Gulf and Tatum Gulf. Evidence of early transportation and resource utilization remains in place names like Kaolin, Sulphur Springs Station, and the nearby White Sulphur Spring. This survey provides an essential view of the borderlands where the Lookout Mountain range meets the settled valleys of DeKalb County.