2014 Map of Black Pond

About this map

Lewis Smith Lake dominates the eastern half of this Winston County landscape, its sprawling shoreline creating a complex series of inlets and coves that reach into the surrounding forest. The map reveals the intricate drainage system of the area, where waterways like Clear Creek, Caney Cr, and Hoghouse Cr flow through the deeply dissected terrain of the William B. Bankhead National Forest. This 2014 survey documents a region characterized by small, dispersed settlements and a high density of family and community burial grounds, illustrating the persistent rural social structure of the Alabama highlands.