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1971 Map of Coatopa

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Coatopa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Coatopa and Bellamy define the settlement pattern of this West Alabama landscape, situated just west of the winding Tombigbee River. The terrain is deeply influenced by the waterways that converge here, including the Sucarnoochee River and Spring Creek. Evidence of former transportation networks is visible in the Old Railroad Grade and Railroad Grade sections near Pankabia Creek, showing the transition from rail dependence to the highway system.

Rural community life is anchored by landmarks such as Mays Chapel Cem & Ch and Mt Tabor Ch. The eastern boundary is marked by the Sumter and Marengo County line, crossing the river at the Rooster Bridge. From Soctum Hill to the wetlands around Grinlin Lake, the map captures a snapshot of Sumter County as it appeared in the early 1970s, including infrastructure like a large Pipeline and areas noted as being under construction.