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2018 Map of Camden North

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Camden North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Gees Bend and the surrounding river bottomlands define this portion of Wilcox County, where the Alabama River winds through a landscape of historic family settlements and cemeteries. The modern geography is dominated by the William 'Bill' Dannelly Reservoir, which borders the community of Millers Ferry and creates the expansive Ellis Island. This survey illustrates the intricate relationship between the river's path and local genealogy, documenting numerous small burial grounds such as Becks Cem, Irby Cem, and Pigeonfield Cem.

The settlement of Boykin serves as a central point for a network of country roads including Co RD 29 and John Pettway Rd. To the south, the county seat area of Camden begins to appear alongside Rockwest. The presence of the Gee's Bend Ferry and landings like Ellis Lndg highlights the historical reliance on water transport in this fertile bend of the Alabama River, where landmarks like Sakti Hata and Hurricane Island remain prominent.