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2011 Map of Boligee

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Tombigbee River carves a winding path through this corner of Greene County, defining a landscape shaped by river navigation and rural settlement. Navigational points such as Trussels Landing, Gladys Landing, and Swilleys Bend illustrate the historical importance of the river corridor. Numerous shoals and bars, including Jack Toms Shoals, Blind Shoals, and Friends Bar, dot the waterway, suggesting the challenges of river transit before modern channelization.

Away from the water, the settlement of Boligee serves as a primary hub, supported by smaller communities like Lizzieville and New Mount Hebron. For genealogists, the map is particularly dense with family-named landmarks and resting places, from the Morning Star Cemetery to the Kirksey Cemetery. The road network, including the old Trussler Ferry Rd, connects these upland areas to the river's edge, tracing the long-standing transport patterns of this Alabama black belt region.