2020 Map of Coy

About this map

Yellow Bluff and the surrounding rural landscape of Wilcox County are defined by the winding course of the Alabama River as it creates a series of sandbars and islands. This contemporary survey documents the river’s reach from Evans Upper Bar down to Gullett Bluff, showing a landscape where heavy industry and natural features coexist. The presence of the MacMillan Bloedel Incorporated Waste Pond near the riverbank highlights the region’s industrial history, while landmarks like Coal Bluff and Yellow Jacket Bar speak to the river's geologic and navigational character. South of the river, small settlements such as Coy, Sheppard, and Nellie are connected by a network of local roads including J M Brooks Rd and McMillan Rd. For genealogists, the map preserves the locations of family-named sites like Tait Cem, Cook Cem, and McPherson Cem, offering a detailed view of the community's ancestral footprint in the Alabama Black Belt.