2024 Map of Central Mills

About this map

Central Mills and the surrounding river bottomlands define this portion of the Black Belt, where the borders of Dallas, Perry, Marengo, and Wilcox counties converge. The landscape is heavily influenced by a dense network of watercourses, including the winding paths of Chilatchee Creek and Little Chilatchee Creek. This drainage pattern supports several water bodies with local identifiers, such as Miller Brothers Lake Number Three and Bon Aire Lake. Small rural communities and historic gathering places are scattered throughout the quadrangle, notably Blalock and Carleys. For those tracing local heritage, the map identifies significant landmarks including Mount Zion Cem, New Bethel Springs Cem, and Christian Light Cem, which serve as vital points of reference for the family histories of this rural Alabama region.