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2011 Map of Fredonia

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The settlement of Fredonia and its surrounding rural landscapes are meticulously detailed in this early 21st-century study of Chambers County. This area is characterized by a high concentration of generational burial sites, such as the Swint-Hammack Cemetery, New Hope Cemetery, and Emory Chapel Cemetery, which offer significant value for genealogists tracing local families. The landscape is defined by the winding paths of Wells Creek and Finley Creek, interspersed with small-scale water management features like Thompson Dam and Kendrick-Holmes Dam.

Infrastructure in this portion of Alabama centers on the historic crossroads at Denson and the industrial legacy of Wards Mill. The presence of the Fredonia Fire Tower signifies the importance of forest management in the region. The map also documents several residential and local landmarks, including the Providence Cemetery and the southern waters of Hills Lake, illustrating the rural settlement patterns before modern development altered the traditional character of the county.