2012 Map of Barbara

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Black Creek and its many meandering tributaries, including Deep Creek and Beaver Creek, define the water-rich landscape of this Perry County locale. The settlement at Batt Place and the crossroads of Barbara anchor the northern reaches, while the Fairley Bridge Landing provides a specific point of historical river access along the southern bends of the creek. Genealogy researchers will find numerous family-associated sites, such as Thomas Cem, Cochran Cem, and O'Neal Cem, scattered throughout the rural landscape. The terrain transitions from the lowlands around Horseshoe Lake and Lang Lake to higher ground at Red Hills and Steve Hills. A network of forest service roads and local routes like Mars Hill Rd and Fairley Bridge Rd connect these isolated homesteads and burial grounds, reflecting a persistent pattern of rural habitation.