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2014 Map of Burchfield Store

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Burchfield Store
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Black Warrior River and Bankhead Lake dominate this landscape on the border of Tuscaloosa and Jefferson counties. In this 2014 survey, the winding waterway is defined by its deep bends, including Dunns Bend and Nancy Ann Bend, which separate heavily dissected ridges like Pumpkin Ridge and Brown Ridge. The map identifies small communities and landmarks that reveal the area's rural character and social geography, such as the namesake Burchfield Store, Providence, and Bull City.

Genealogists can find numerous local burial sites, including Warrior Cem, Patton Cem, and Prudes Creek Cem. The terrain is marked by numerous named hollows and branches, such as Waxtree Hollow and Granny Harris Hollow, reflecting a history of small-scale settlement along the tributaries of the river. Infrastructure like Lock 17 Rd and the Poplar Springs Rd provide the primary access through this complex riverine environment.