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1980 Map of Casemore

Name: 1980 Topographic Map of Casemore
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Black Warrior River and the backwaters of Lake Demopolis define the western reaches of this Hale County landscape. The river, a vital corridor for transportation and water management, features Lock 5 and numerous creek confluences like German Creek and Yellow Creek. The inland terrain is characterized by a dense network of spiritual and social hubs, including Mars Hill Ch and the Cedarville Community Hall.

In the southern portion of the map, the Southern railroad line runs through Prairieville, connecting the rural community to broader regional markets. The area is rich with family and church history, as seen in the distribution of sites like Mt Olive Ch & Cem, Mt Pleasant Ch, and St Michaels Ch. Small settlements such as Oak Grove and Casemore sit amidst the winding paths of Big Prairie Creek, illustrating a traditional Alabama Black Belt settlement pattern during the late twentieth century.