1971 Map of Brantley

Rural life is anchored by numerous family-named landmarks and community centers, such as Bronson Chapel and Cameron Chapel. Genealogists will find significant detail in the distribution of local burial sites and worship centers, including the Mt Olive Ch Cem and the Sasser Ch Cem. The terrain is defined by a dense network of seasonal and permanent watercourses, including Bushy Creek and Dry Creek, which drain into the main river valley, illustrating the traditional rural Alabama settlement pattern of upland farms and bottomland timber.