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2011 Map of Ariton

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Ariton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The town of Ariton serves as the central hub of this Dale County landscape, where the Ariton Post Office and a network of local roads like Barnes Dr and W Emra St define the community's core. The area is characterized by its numerous family and community burial grounds, including the Universalist Cemetery, Sammon Cemetery, and Richardson Cemetery, which offer significant value for genealogical research in this part of Alabama.

Water plays a defining role in the local geography, with the Pea River and its various tributaries such as Beaver Creek, Bear Creek, and Claybank Creek carving through the terrain. Notable water features and landmarks like Mincheners Bridge, W G Barnes Lake, and Jernegans Pond highlight the importance of water management and local infrastructure. The landscape is also dotted with smaller settlements such as Barnes, Dillard, and Dill, reflecting a dispersed rural settlement pattern centered around agriculture and local waterways.