2024 Map of Burchfield Store

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The Black Warrior River carves a deep, winding path through this portion of Alabama, where the boundaries of Jefferson and Tuscaloosa Counties meet. This riverine landscape is defined by its historic water crossings and high ridges, including Patton Ferry and Howtons Ferry which once linked these rural communities across the water. The elevation rises sharply from the riverbanks to named heights such as Pumpkin Ridge and Iron Ore Mtn, reflecting a terrain that influenced both movement and settlement. Local history is anchored by several small communities and burial sites, including Bull City and Betty Hill in the east, and the Prudes Creek Baptist Church Cem to the south. Numerous named branches like Big Yellow Creek and Whiteoak Creek feed into the river system, while historical road names like Old Lock 17 Rd point to the area's navigational and industrial heritage along the river's locks and dams.