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1943 Map of Choctaw Bluff

Name: 1943 Topographic Map of Choctaw Bluff
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

Tombigbee River and Alabama River dominate this wartime landscape, creating a complex network of backwaters and bayous such as Big Swamp, Lyman Bayou, and Knee Gut. The survey, conducted during the early 1940s, highlights the river-dependent lifestyle of the era, evidenced by numerous landings like Oven Bluff and Lower Madison Ldg. Deep in the southern reach of the quadrangle lies the Grave of Red Eagle (Weatherford), providing a significant genealogical and historical touchstone for the region.

Local settlements like Choctaw Bluff, Carlton, and Rockville are scattered across the higher ground between the river systems. The Southern Railway cuts through the northwest corner near Wagar and Carson, while small community centers are marked by rural institutions like Madison Ch and the Christian Valley Sch. The map reveals a land defined by its water, with numerous named lakes including Flag Lake and Bear Lake tucked into the meandering bends.