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2018 Map of Coaling

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Coaling
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Brookwood and the surrounding coal-country settlements of eastern Tuscaloosa County are shown here in detail, revealing a landscape defined by the drainage of Hurricane Creek and its many tributaries. The area's community history is deeply rooted in its small settlements like Vance, Coaling, and Dudley, each serving as a focal point for the rural population. Numerous family and community burial grounds, such as Evergreen Cem and Thomas Chapel Cem, are scattered across the terrain, providing essential landmarks for genealogists and local historians.

The map illustrates the complex hydrography of the region, from the winding path of Little Hurricane Cr to the more substantial Big Sandy Cr in the south. Notable water features like Lake Wildwood and Sniders Lake offer contrast to the ridges and valleys. Infrastructure such as Wire Rd and Covered Bridge Rd trace the movement between these rural centers, while the presence of the Tuscaloosa and Bibb County line marks the southeastern extent of the survey.