2010 Map of Alum

About this map

Ecleto Creek and its many tributaries, including East Fork Ecleto Creek and Steel Branch, dominate this rural landscape in the early 21st century. The map highlights a network of small settlements and family-associated landmarks that define the area's local history. Nockenut sits in the northeast, supported by the nearby Nockenut Cemetery and Leach Cemetery, while the small community of Alum is positioned centrally along the drainage of Alum Creek. This geography reveals a landscape transitioning from traditional ranching and farming into energy extraction, evidenced by the presence of the Scotty Oil Field and Ecleto Oil Field. Numerous county roads, such as Co RD 434 and Co RD 421, weave between these creek valleys, connecting isolated farmsteads and historic burial grounds like Neyland Cemetery.