2024 Map of Upshaw

About this map

The settlement of Upshaw sits at the intersection of several rural routes on this detailed survey of the North Alabama highlands. Much of the southern and central terrain is dominated by the William B. Bankhead National Forest, where the topography is defined by deep incisions like Capsey Canyon and numerous drainages including Boone Creek and Penn Branch. The area is a significant hydrological point, marked by the Tennessee Valley Divide which separates the local watersheds. Numerous family-named cemeteries such as Asherbraner Cem, McVay Cem, and Pearson Cem are scattered throughout the hills, providing a clear record of early families in this part of Lawrence and Winston counties. The landscape is characterized by prominent heights like Dillashaw Mountain and Brindley Mountain, alongside several recreational paths including the Flint Creek Multiple Use Loop Trl.