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2011 Map of Coy

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Alabama River carves a massive, serpentine path through this Wilcox County landscape, defining the region's geography with its expansive sandbars and bluffs. Settlement patterns here are tied closely to the river's bends, as seen in the locations of Yellow Bluff and the small community of Nellie. The transition from river-based transport to modern infrastructure is evident in the numerous historical points along the banks, such as Beauford Landing, Coal Bluff Landing, and the Ead Ferry Landing, now bypassed by the Frank Dobson Bridge.

Away from the water, the interior is marked by numerous family-named landmarks and infrastructure, including the Coy Post Office and Brox Mcintosh Dam. Local history is anchored by several burial sites scattered across the township, such as Cook Cemetery, Burford Cemetery, and Mcpherson Cemetery. The complex network of creeks, including Dunns Creek and Black Creek, feeds into the main river channel, sustaining the low-lying terrain characterized by Wilcox Bar and Matthews Bar.