2018 Map of Catherine

About this map

Prairie Bluff stands as a significant historical focal point where the Alabama River meets the William 'Bill' Dannelly Reservoir. This 2018 survey reveals a landscape deeply rooted in family history, evidenced by a high density of small cemeteries such as Boiling Spring Cem, Gastonburg Cem, and Prairie Bluff Cem that mark the holdings of early Wilcox County settlers. The interior geography is defined by a network of creeks including Chilatchee Creek and Shell Cr, which drain the lowlands between the settlements of Catherine and Alberta. Local names like Chitlin Switch Rd and Prairie Mission Rd hint at the rural social fabric and navigation routes of the Black Belt region. The map provides a contemporary view of these established communities, showing how modern county roads now connect what were once isolated river landings and crossroads hamlets.