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2020 Map of Swearengin

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Swearengin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Guntersville Lake defines the southern reach of this landscape, where the Tennessee River's waters meet the base of River Ridge and Negro Mtn. The terrain is characterized by a series of deep coves and hollows, such as Stillhouse Hollow, Guffey Hollow, and Kennamer Cove, which speak to the complex geography of the Cumberland Plateau in Alabama. Small settlements and rural hubs including Swearengin, Grant, and Kirbytown are connected by a network of local roads and trails, like the Brown Trail and Blue Trail near Pisgah Mtn.

Genealogical interest is high throughout the quadrangle, with numerous small burial grounds and places of worship marking the historical community centers. From Mount Olive Cem in the northwest to McFarland Cem in the south, these sites, along with Free Home Church, provide concrete links for family historians tracing roots in Jackson and Marshall counties. Distinctive landmarks like Cave Mtn and Saltpeter Cove further highlight the unique geological and cultural heritage of the region.