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2020 Map of Fosters

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Warrior Lake floodplain and its intricate system of river bars dominate this portion of the Black Warrior River valley south of Fosters. The landscape is defined by the winding river channel and its numerous topographic shifts, evidenced by features like Hemphill Bend, Toxy Bend, and several river bars including Wild Horse Bar and Beals Bar. These geographical markers reflect the historical importance of the river for transport and regional boundaries, particularly where Tuscaloosa County meets Greene County and Hale County.

Family history and local heritage are well-preserved through a dense concentration of small burial grounds. Genealogists can trace several lineages through the Foster Cem, Sylvan Cem, and Jones-Townsend Cem. The area around the Foster Ferry Bridge and the community of Moundville at the southern edge highlights the transition from the upland ridges near Arthur Creek to the fertile, low-lying wetlands of the river basin.