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2018 Map of Fosters

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Fosters
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Fosters and the northern outskirts of Moundville anchor this landscape where the Black Warrior River meanders through a complex system of sloughs and backwaters. The river's intricate path is defined by a series of named bars and bends, including Bohannons Bar, Toxy Bend, and Lewis Bar, which reflect the historic importance of river navigation and seasonal water levels. These alluvial features, alongside water bodies like Big Lake and Warrior Lake, illustrate a terrain shaped by consistent fluvial action and the engineering of the Eddins Cutoff.

Local heritage is centered around numerous country cemeteries and small settlements. Generations of residents are documented through sites such as Holly Springs Cem, Jones Townsend Cem, and Sylvan Cem. The network of local roads, such as Fosters Loop Rd and Seed Town Rd, connects these burial grounds and small communities, while the Foster Ferry Bridge marks a critical historical crossing point over the river.