my first thought when i see the map is the proximity to the two main mountain ranges coming down into the US from Canada, near the east and west coast im sure this is not coincidental

I would like to also add that i searched for other peoples experiences near the location of mine. I found some youtube videos from a guy named Jonathon Odom that has been investigating sightings in the Talladega National Forest. He said they were at a undisclosed lake location, but growing up there i recognized the lake to be Lake Chinnabee , which happens to be less than 15 miles, up on the mountain, from my from experience location. Due to growth in my old home town community, new schools and homes, i believe it could be possible that this could be the same one or group that mine belonged to, being pushed further back into the forest. This mountain chain is the end of the Appalachians, leading all the way back to Canada. If anyone ever is up for an expedition in that area, i would love to join. like I said i grew up there and know that area well. i live now in Tennessee , about 5 hours from there but would also be up to a Tennessee adventure as well

Hi Amanda thank you