2018 Map of Blackburn

About this map

Cypress Creek and its many winding tributaries like Little Cypress Creek dominate the landscape of northern Lauderdale County in this 2018 survey. The map details a transition from the agricultural plateaus and hollows of the north, featuring named depressions like Wildcat Hollow and Savannah Hollow, to the expanding residential outskirts of Florence. This era shows a network of established small communities, from the northern crossroads of Zip City and Hines to the southern developed areas of Underwood-Petersville and St. Florian. Genealogy researchers can find several burial sites including Richardson Cem, Nolen Cem, and Chisholm Cem. The presence of Sharps Mill and various branches like Bonner Br and Posey Br illustrates the historical reliance on these waterways for local industry and drainage in this part of Alabama.