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2011 Map of Cantelous

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Alabama River winds through the northern portion of this landscape, defining a series of prominent river features such as Durant Bend, O'Possum Bight Bar, and Gun Island Chute. This area near the state capital shows a mix of recreational and industrial history, evidenced by the Montgomery International Speedway and the expansive Gunter Hill Park. The terrain is characterized by the complex drainage of Catoma Creek and Pintlala Creek, which feed numerous man-made and natural bodies of water including Baggett Lake and Flowers Lake.

Genealogists will find significant local history preserved in names like Cantelous, Stones, and Mount Sinai. Several family-named burial grounds, including Stones Cemetery, Cantelous Cemetery, and Kendal Cemetery, provide anchors for tracing regional heritage. The map also highlights early infrastructure through a series of water control points like the D W Rutland Dam and C H Warner Dam, alongside landmarks like the Cantelous Lookout Tower on Cantelous Hill.