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1932 Map of Epes

Name: 1932 Topographic Map of Epes
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

The Tombigbee River forms a winding corridor through the heart of this West Alabama landscape, serving as the primary natural divide between Sumter and Greene Counties. On the western bluffs, the town of Livingston stands as a significant hub, anchored by the Industrial School and the convergence of the Southern railway. The river's influence is clear at McAlpin Bend and Traggs Bluff, where the topography rises sharply from the water's edge.

South and east of Epes, the terrain is densely dotted with rural community markers that reveal the social structure of the early 20th century. Numerous small schools and churches, such as New Hope Sch, Shady Grove Sch, and Christian Valley Ch, serve as anchors for dispersed agrarian settlements. The inclusion of Hillman Ferry provides a look at river transit before the total dominance of modern bridges, while the St Stephens Meridian provides a foundational surveying reference for the region.