2024 Map of Claiborne

About this map

The Alabama River carves a sweeping path through this borderland of Clarke and Monroe Counties, where the transition from upland timber to riverine bottomlands is marked by distinct sandbars like Pigeon-Creek Bar and Mistress Gray Bar. The settlement at Gosport sits along the western bank, connected to a network of rural routes such as Gosport Rd and 11 Mile Post Rd. Across the water, the prominent Claiborne Bluff overlooks the river, a site defined by its steep elevation and proximity to the Claiborne Ferry crossing. Genealogy and local history researchers will find the locations of Claiborne Cem and McConnico Cem along the eastern ridges. The landscape is also characterized by managed water bodies and timber interests, including W D Harrigan and Eunice Woods Lake and the Mabel Bedsole Ward Trust Lake, highlighting the modern stewardship of this historic river corridor.