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2011 Map of Carbon Hill

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Carbon Hill National Fish Hatchery anchors the southern landscape of this Walker County region, reflecting the area's specialized land use alongside traditional settlements. Small communities like Eldridge, Kansas, and Carbon Hill are connected by a network of historic thoroughfares, including the storied Byler Rd, which cuts through the western portion of the map. The terrain is defined by significant elevations such as Seamore Mountain and Sleepy Mountain, while the hydrology is dominated by the winding paths of Lost Creek and Mill Creek.

Genealogists and local historians will find a high density of burial sites across these hills, from Norris Cemetery in the north to Pisgah Cemetery near the heart of the settlement area. The naming conventions of the landscape suggest a storied rural history, with places like Slicklizzard and the Eldridge Gas Field pointing to the diverse resource extraction and community naming traditions of northern Alabama.