2018 Map of Altha West

About this map

The Chipola River winds through this Panhandle landscape, defining the boundaries and movement of rural Calhoun and Jackson counties. Historically centered around the town of Altha, the area is marked by a high density of small family and community burial grounds, including Old Shiloh Cem, New Shiloh Cem, and Maddox Cem. These sites, along with settlements like Chason and Willis, suggest a long-established pattern of independent farming and river-border commerce. The terrain is notably pocketed with numerous ponds and bays, such as Hasty Pond, White Pond, and Gem Bay, which indicate the porous, limestone-influenced geography of the region. Distinctive river features like Bullet Bend and Horseshoe Bend illustrate the meandering nature of the waterway, while the Cattle Creek Ranch Airport points to modern land use amidst these traditional agricultural holdings.