2014 Map of Fosters

About this map

The Black Warrior River dictates the landscape of this West Alabama region, winding through a complex of oxbow lakes and bars including Touson Lake, Moon Lake, and Snag Lake. The settlement of Fosters sits at a critical junction near the Foster Ferry Bridge, while the community of Sylvan is positioned further south along the interstate corridor. This survey reveals a dense concentration of family and community burial grounds, such as Jones Townsend Cem, Beale Cem, and Zion Hill Cem, which offer significant value for genealogical research in Tuscaloosa County. Along the river's southern bends, features like Izzard Shoals and Wilford Bend mark the transition toward Moundville. The map's detail of the riverbank, including Lewis Bar and Vancleave Bar, illustrates the evolving hydrology of the waterway as it flows toward the Greene and Hale County lines.