2014 Map of Sylvania

About this map

Sand Mountain defines the topography of this DeKalb County landscape, where plateaus and drainage systems like S Sauty Cr and Town Creek shape the distribution of northern Alabama settlements. The area is characterized by numerous crossroad communities, including Bowman Crossroads, Brooks Crossroads, and Mahan Crossroads, reflecting a historical pattern of development centered around rural transportation hubs. Sylvania and the northern reaches of Rainsville serve as primary population centers, connected by the diagonal corridor of Al-75. Genealogists will find significant value in the documentation of local burial sites such as Dean Chapel Cem, Samples Cem, and New Bethel Cem. The map also captures specialized land use, from the DeKalb County Public Lake to the Sweet Home Airport in the east, illustrating how the land has been adapted for recreation and local aviation alongside its traditional agricultural and residential foundations.