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1981 Map of Forester

Name: 1981 Topographic Map of Forester
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Alabama River waters dominate the southern landscape of this 1980s-era survey, where the river forms the boundary between Autauga and Lowndes Counties. The area is defined by the expansive Jones Bluff Lake and Merritt Swamp, while human activity centers around small communities like Booth and Wadsworth. The map documents a blend of agricultural land and managed water features, including Wadsworth Ponds and the clear waters of White Water Creek.

Genealogists and local historians will find several rural landmarks of note, such as the Autauga Academy and numerous small burial grounds including DeJarnett Cem and Indian Hill Cem. The transportation and communication infrastructure of the time is represented by the Autauga County Airport and the Radio Towers (WPXC). Small country churches like Autauga Hill Ch and New Jericho Ch serve as anchors for the local settlements and family farms.