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2011 Map of Elm Bluff

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Elm Bluff
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Alabama River carves a sweeping path through this Dallas County landscape, defining the local geography with its numerous riverine features such as Molette Bend and Upper Sister Bar. The waterway served as a primary artery for the region, evidenced by historic river-access points like Saffold Landing and Providence Landing. These landings, along with high-ground settlements like Elm Bluff and Milton Bluff, reflect a settlement pattern deeply tied to the river's navigation and the fertile bottomlands.

Inland, the terrain is shaped by the meandering courses of Cedar Creek and Mush Creek, which drain toward the river. Local landmarks such as the Watoolahakahatchee Scout Camp and the Dallas County Lake provide modern recreational focal points, while the Center Ridge Cemetery and Mount Leveton Cemetery offer significant value for genealogists tracing local families. The presence of the Elm Bluff Lookout Tower and the Dallas County Public Lake Dam further illustrate the infrastructure developed to manage and oversee this rural Alabama corridor.