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2017 Map of Trenton

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Trenton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Trenton sits at the northern end of Lookout Valley, where the terrain transitions between the steep escarpments of Sand Mountain and Lookout Mountain. This 2017 study illustrates the intersection of North Alabama and Northwest Georgia, highlighting how the geography of ridges and gaps has dictated local settlement and transportation. Smaller communities like Rising Fawn, Floral Crest, and Stewart Town are scattered throughout the valleys and along the mountain flanks, connected by a network of county roads and highway corridors.

Genealogists and local historians will find numerous family-named landmarks and resting places, including Cagle Cem, Newman Cem, and Payne Cem. The map tracks several watercourses that carve through the ridge system, such as Lookout Creek and Hurricane Cr, alongside geographic features like Pudding Ridge and Johnson Crook. These features provide a clear picture of the land's character in Dade, Jackson, and DeKalb counties.