2024 Map of Flatwood

About this map

The boundary between Marengo and Wilcox counties defines the eastern edge of this landscape, where the settlement of Flatwood stands as the primary community. The terrain is defined by a dense network of waterways, including the winding Chickasaw Bogue, Graham Creek, and Mud Creek, which drain the forested hills typical of this section of Alabama. Genealogy researchers will find several localized burial grounds, such as Sidney Chapel Cem in the north and Goose Creek Cem near the southern boundary. Transport is anchored by AL Highway 5, which cuts through the southern reaches of the quadrangle, while a web of secondary roads like Bokok Creek Rd and Meadowlark Rd provides access to the interior. The land is marked by numerous named tributaries like Babcock Branch and Slater Branch, illustrating a highly dissected topography where water and timber have historically shaped the local economy.