Abernant and the surrounding borderlands of Tuscaloosa and Jefferson counties are defined by a complex network of ridges and water-carved valleys. The terrain is marked by prominent elevations like Cely Ann Mtn and Griffin Ridge, which overlook a series of small settlements and recreational water bodies. While older communities like Yolande and Pattersontown speak to the area's long-standing residential patterns, newer developments are evidenced by the intricate street grids of Million Dollar Lake Estates and the clustered waterfront properties near Ski Lake and Lake Number Seven. Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of family-named landmarks and historical burial grounds, including Liberty Cem, Davis Creek Cem, and Pine Grove Cem. The landscape is tied together by numerous watercourses, from the winding Davis Creek to Kennedy Cr, reflecting a region where the natural topography continues to dictate the layout of roads and neighborhood boundaries.
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1899 · Brookwood
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1927 · Adger
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1929 · Searles
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1931 · Cottondale
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1932 · Yolande
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1934 · Searles
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1934 · Cottondale
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1934 · Blocton
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1935 · Yolande
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1940 · Blocton
USGS Topo · 1:62,500