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2018 Map of Gainestown

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The Alabama River carves a sweeping path through the heart of this landscape, defining the border between Clarke and Monroe counties. The winding river system is marked by navigational landmarks like California Bar and Irvin Bar, while the surrounding wetlands and oxbows, including Scott Lake and Flynns Lake, show the dynamic nature of the river valley. The map documents the rural character of the region, anchored by the settlements of Gainestown and Barlow Bend.

Local history is preserved in the placement of small rural burial grounds like Franks Cem and Road Cem, tucked away near roads like Walker Springs Rd and Shady Grove Rd. This 2018 survey captures a network of creeks, such as Sizemore Cr and Baileys Cr, that drain the upland terrain toward the river. The concentration of family-named roads, from Family Cir to Papis Ln, suggests a deeply rooted community structure within these riverbend lowlands.