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2014 Map of Carlton

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Carlton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Alabama River carves a massive, serpentine path through this landscape at the intersection of Clarke, Monroe, and Baldwin counties. The river's influence is seen in the numerous oxbow lakes and backwaters such as Choctaw Lake, Fells Lake, and Smith Lake that define the wetlands. At the heart of the region is Carlton, a small settlement connected by a network of local roads like Carlton Rd and St Joseph Rd. The terrain is marked by significant river features like Choctaw Bluff and Matthewsons Bar, reflecting the area's history of river navigation and geography.

Genealogical and historical interest is anchored by the Grave of Red Eagle, a landmark noting the final resting place of the Muscogee leader William Weatherford. The map detail also shows the complex hydrology of the river bottomlands, including the Dixie Cut-Off and Big Hole Slough, which illustrate how the river has shifted over time, creating distinctive landforms like Smith Island and Monroe Point.