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2014 Map of Echo

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Echo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Echo and the surrounding rural landscapes of Dale and Henry Counties are defined by a network of creeks and branches that feed into the East Fork Choctawhatchee River. The terrain is marked by numerous small settlements and family-associated landmarks, including Snow Hill, Lewis, and Kirklands Crossroads. For the genealogist or local historian, this map is particularly valuable for its documentation of numerous burial grounds, such as Omega Cemetery, Old Center Cemetery, and the Saint Johns Cemetery in the northeast.

Infrastructure like Beveretts Bridge and Al-27 provide the primary connections through this agricultural region. The abundance of named water features, including Lake Arthur, Jerry McDaniel Lake, and Barfield Lake, highlights the importance of managed water resources and local landmarks in this part of Alabama. The map records the intersection of modern county roads with older community hubs like Blackwood, capturing the character of these small townships as they appeared in the early 21st century.