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1946 Map of Demopolis

Name: 1946 Topographic Map of Demopolis
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1947
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1947

About this map

The confluence of the Tombigbee River and Black Warrior River serves as the focal point for this post-war landscape, where river commerce, rail lines, and agriculture meet. Demopolis dominates the southwestern corner, characterized by a detailed street grid and the industrial presence of the St Louis San Francisco and Southern railroads. The map captures a high density of rural institutions, including the Rosenwald Sch, reflecting the era's commitment to community infrastructure.

Navigational history is prominent along the winding riverbanks, marked by several active access points like Merriwether Ferry, Kirkpatrick Landing, and Webbs Landing. To the north and east, small settlements like Birdeye and Birdine are situated among complex waterways such as Twelvemile Bend and Big Slough. The inclusion of a Quarry and a Radio Tower near the town center signals the mid-century industrialization of this river-oriented region.