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2018 Map of Dora

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Dora
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The Mulberry Fork and Locust Fork of the Black Warrior River converge near the southern edge of this map, defining a landscape of industrial infrastructure and small Alabama settlements. The terrain is marked by utility and energy production, notably at the Miller Steam Plant Water Storage and the West Jefferson Reservoir. Transportation networks like the BNSF Railway and major routes such as Bankhead Hwy connect the clustered communities of Dora, Sumiton, and West Jefferson.

Genealogical interest is found in numerous local burial sites including Davis Cem, Shanghai Cem, and Lawler Cem. Educational and modern landmarks such as Bevill State Community College and New Horizon Memorial Gardens stand alongside older place names like Burnwell, Red Star, and Quinton. The intricate network of creeks, such as Horse Creek and Burnt Cane Creek, weave through the topography, reflecting the historical importance of the river forks to the regional economy of Jefferson and Walker counties.