2011 Map of Blackwell Bend

About this map

Blackwell Bend and the sinuous loops of the Alabama River dominate this Dallas County landscape, where river geography and family legacy intersect. The waterway is punctuated by numerous bars and landings, including Cade Bar, Kings Landing, and the Turkey Ford Bar. The convergence of the Cahaba River with the Alabama occurs near the old Cahaba Cemetery, a site of significant local heritage. Several small settlements anchor the rural road network, notably West Selmont in the northeast and Berlin in the southeast. For genealogists, the map is particularly detailed regarding burial sites, pinpointing the Henry Cemetery, Matthew Cemetery, and King Cemetery across various creek drainages. The presence of Skyharbor Airport and the R L Mcdowell Dam near McDowell Landing reflects the 21st-century infrastructure managing these ancient waterways, while names like Hatcher Bluff and Kings Bluff define the dramatic riverbanks.