2024 Map of Claud

About this map

Eclectic and Redland anchor the northern and southern reaches of this Elmore County landscape, where the terrain is defined by the winding paths of Chubbehatchee Creek and Tumkehatchee Creek. The settlement pattern follows a network of rural roads like Claud Rd and Fleahop Rd, connecting small communities such as Claud and Good Hope. This modern survey reveals a region deeply rooted in its local heritage, evidenced by the numerous family and community burial grounds including Sheppard Cem, Wall Cem, and China Grove Cem. The geography transitions from the elevations of Heck Ridge into the low-lying Crabapple Valley, illustrating how the natural drainage of branches like Abercomby Branch has historically dictated the placement of homesteads and connector routes in this part of Alabama.