2011 Map of Epes West

About this map

Sumterville and the rural crossroads of McCainville anchor this portion of Sumter County, where the landscape is defined by the winding drainages of Shumulla Creek and Jones Creek. This 2011 topographic record reveals a territory marked by family landholdings and small community centers, connected by a network of historic routes like Hayes Ferry Rd and Hammer Sumterville Rd. The area is particularly significant for genealogical research, as it preserves the locations of numerous small burial grounds including the Eskeridge Pettigrew Cemetery, Henagan Cemetery, and Shiloh Cemetery. Near the eastern edge, the terrain shifts toward the settlement of Epes, while the central corridor is shaped by the passage of Cockerell Branch and Holetah Creek, illustrating the traditional agricultural and water-dependent settlement patterns of this Alabama Black Belt region.