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2020 Map of Fort Gaines NW

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Fort Gaines NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Scottsboro Crossroads and the surrounding woodlands of Henry County are defined by a complex network of creeks that drain toward the Alabama-Georgia border. The landscape is characterized by intermittent stream valleys such as Thomas Mill Cr and McCloud Br, which carve through the terrain near small communities like Screamer and Pleasant Hill. This modern survey illustrates the persistent rural settlement patterns of the Wiregrass region, where life is historically centered around crossroads and family cemeteries.

Genealogists will find a wealth of local landmarks including Mount Pleasant Cem, Old Judson Cem, and Liberty Cem, which are tucked away near winding county routes. The eastern edge of the map is marked by the shoreline of Walter F George Reservoir, where the town of Otho sits near the inlets of Barnes Mill Cr. The transition from the high ground of Baker Hill Cuesta in the northwest to the riverine bottomlands in the southeast highlights the importance of drainage and elevation in the historical development of these local hamlets.