2014 Map of Valley Head

About this map

Big Wills Valley serves as a primary corridor for transportation and settlement in this portion of DeKalb County, Alabama. The landscape is defined by the parallel ridges of Big Ridge and Lookout Mountain, creating a complex drainage system where the West Fork Little River and its numerous tributaries like Stillhouse Br and Anna Br carve through the plateau. Local history is anchored by settlements such as Hammondville, Mentone, and Valley Head, with several family-named landmarks and cemeteries including Jones Cem and Holly Spring Cem dotting the terrain. The presence of Desoto State Park Lake and the northern edge of the Little River Canyon National Preserve highlights the intersection of public conservation and private community, while Cloudmont Airpark and Lake Howard reflect more modern land use patterns alongside established mountain communities.