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1946 Map of Demopolis

Name: 1946 Topographic Map of Demopolis
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The confluence of the Tombigbee River and the Black Warrior River anchors this landscape, where the meandering waterways form distinctive loops like Twelvemile Bend and Webbs Bend. The city of Demopolis serves as a central hub for the region's transport network, situated at the junction of the Southern and ST Louis - San Francisco railroads. The map reveals a rural landscape dotted with local community institutions, including the Rosenwald Sch and the Jerusalem Ch near Arcola, as well as the Birdine Junior High Sch to the north.

Industrial and cultural landmarks are prominently featured, from the Quarry at Spocari to the ancient Indian Mound near the riverbanks. The creation of Demopolis Lake is documented through photorevisions, showing how the managed waters have altered the floodplains since the original mid-century mapping. These details provide a clear picture of Marengo County's transition from a rail-and-river economy to a modern managed waterway system.