2020 Map of Claiborne

About this map

The Alabama River carves a winding path through this region of Clarke and Monroe Counties, defining a landscape shaped by river transport and floodplain ecology. Near the settlement of Gosport, the river’s influence is evident in the numerous bars and creeks, such as Mistress Gray Bar and Pigeon Creek Bar, which once served as vital navigational markers and local landmarks. This modern survey reflects the continuity of land use in southwest Alabama, where large managed water bodies like Mabel Bedsole Ward Trust Lake and W D Harrigan and Eunice Woods Lake dominate the northern and central reaches. The area's transportation history is anchored by the Claiborne-Murphy Bridge crossing near Alabama Heights, connecting the dispersed rural communities and family-named roads. Genealogists will find the locations of the Claiborne Cem and McConnico Cem useful for tracing local family lineages in this riverine corridor.