2024 Map of Gallion

About this map

Gallion and Allenville sit along the northern boundary of Marengo County, where the landscape is defined by the winding paths of Powell Creek and Cottonwood Creek. This 2024 survey documents a region characterized by small-scale rural settlements and family-named landmarks. The presence of John the Baptist Cem and Allenville Cem provides essential points of reference for genealogists tracing ancestral roots in this part of Alabama. The geography is further marked by several small bodies of water, including Lake Henry and Fields Lake, and a network of county roads like Marengo Co 5 and Allenville Rd that connect the scattered homesites. This contemporary topographic study highlights the persistent rural character of the Black Belt region, showing how modern infrastructure like AL Highway 69 and Highway 80 intersects with older land patterns and natural drainage systems like Little Dry Creek.