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2011 Map of Cottondale

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Cottondale
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

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Hurricane Creek carves a winding path through this portion of eastern Tuscaloosa County, anchoring a landscape defined by burgeoning suburban subdivisions and established rural crossroads. Residential growth is evident in the dense network of neighborhoods like Colony Hills, Green Grove, and Arcadia, which contrast with the more open land surrounding the communities of Peterson and Fleetwood. The area's industrial and agricultural history is subtly marked by features such as Prudes Mill Pond and Old Mill Trace, while several small impoundments like Canyon Lakes and Echo Lake point to local water management and recreation.

Genealogists will find significant value in the numerous burial grounds recorded here, including Ruhama Cemetery, Old Salem Cemetery, and the Cottondale Nature Garden Cemetery. The survey also documents the local infrastructure of the early 21st century, from the Cottondale Post Office to Rainey Field, providing a clear view of the area's transition from a collection of outlying settlements to a more integrated part of the Tuscaloosa metropolitan fringe.