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2011 Map of Fort Gaines NW

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Fort Gaines NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Scottsboro Crossroads and the dual-location settlement of Screamer anchor this 2011 perspective of eastern Henry County, Alabama. The landscape is defined by the Walter F George Reservoir along the eastern margin, where the shoreline is punctuated by developed points like Otho and recreational areas near Double Bridges. The interior terrain features the prominent Baker Hill Cuesta in the northwest, a geological formation that contrasts with the network of creeks including Abbie Creek and Hardridge Creek.

Genealogists will find a high density of rural burial grounds, including Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Mount Olive Cemetery, and the Old Judson Cemetery, reflecting the area's long-established communities. The transition from agricultural fields to the expansive water of the reservoir suggests a shift in the local economy toward recreation, while traditional landmarks like Pleasant Hill maintain the historic character of the upland reaches.