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2020 Map of Comer

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Comer
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Comer anchors the eastern edge of this Alabama landscape, situated where the rolling uplands of Barbour County meet the intricate drainage systems of the S Fork Cowikee Cr. The terrain is defined by a dense network of waterways, including Bear Cr, Johnson Cr, and Martin Cr, which carved the winding ridges that dominate the topography. For genealogists and local historians, the map preserves the locations of Ramah Cem and Seay Cem, alongside numerous family-named landmarks like McCalls Pond and Grants Duck Pond.

A notable complex of trails and loops, including the Firebreak Trail, The Pines Trail, and Quail Ridge Loop, suggests a managed forest or recreational area near the center of the quadrangle. This infrastructure, coupled with naming conventions like Pako Plantation Rd and Grant Brothers Rd, reflects a landscape deeply tied to both timber and long-standing local landholdings. The map also delineates the precise boundary between Bullock and Barbour counties as it cuts through these creek-fed valleys.