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2011 Map of Camden North

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

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Alabama River bends and historic crossings define this portion of Wilcox County, where the massive William 'Bill' Dannelly Reservoir dominates the western landscape. The river's winding path creates distinct landforms like Gees Bend and Hurricane Island, shaping a region deeply rooted in agricultural research and river-dependent settlements. The Lower Coastal Plains Experimental Farm sits centrally, reflecting the area's ongoing connection to the land, while transit points like Millers Ferry and Bridgeport Landing mark the historical importance of the waterway to local commerce.

Genealogists will find a dense concentration of burial grounds, including the Pettway Cemetery in Boykin and the Old Saint Francis Cemetery near Canton Bend. These sites, along with family-named landmarks like the Young Cemetery and Becks Cemetery, provide a detailed record of the community's heritage along the river bluffs. Infrastructure such as the Ted Loftin Dam and several access points like Ellis Ferry Access Point show the modern management of these traditional river crossings.