2018 Map of Epes West

About this map

Sumterville and McCainville anchor this 2018 survey of eastern Sumter County, where the landscape is defined by the headwaters of numerous creeks draining toward the Tombigbee River system. The area preserves a high density of rural burial grounds, providing significant genealogical data through sites like Eskeridge Pettigrew Cem, Henagan Cem, and McInnis Cem. These locations, often situated on the higher ground between drainages like Jones Cr and Shumulla Cr, trace the early patterns of family landholdings in the region. To the south, the northern reaches of Livingston appear, while the small community of Parker sits near the crossing of Kaye Rd. The transportation network is a mix of historical routes like Hayes Ferry Rd and modern infrastructure, illustrating how contemporary development follows the contours of the Alabama Black Belt’s traditional rural settlements.