2011 Map of Clayhatchee

About this map

The Choctawhatchee River carves a winding path through this corner of Southeast Alabama, defining a landscape of agricultural roads and scattered family-named crossroads. Near the northern bend of the river, the settlement of Clayhatchee serves as a local anchor, while smaller communities such as Backems Crossroads and High Bluff populate the higher ground. The map reveals a high concentration of burial grounds important for genealogical research, including Shiloh Cemetery, Mount Gilead Cemetery, Whaley Cemetery, and Macedonia Cemetery. Drainage from the surrounding fields feeds into numerous named tributaries such as Claybank Creek, Pates Creek, and Hurricane Creek. Notable landmarks like Bald Hill and the dip of Posey Hollow contrast with the largely flat agricultural layout, illustrating the rural character of the region in the early 21st century.