2014 Map of Gaston

About this map

Gaston and Derby anchor this West Alabama landscape, where the rural topography is defined by the winding course of Kinterbish Creek and its many tributaries. The terrain transitions across the Sumter and ChoctAW county line, revealing a network of family and community landmarks such as Campbell Cem and Ward Chapel Cem. The transportation corridors, including Al-17 and Polecat Creek Rd, follow the natural ridgelines between drainage basins like Cotohaga Cr and Brockway Cr. Local history is embedded in the road names, from Christopher Chapel Rd to Cooper Mission Rd, which point to the centers of social life in this wooded region. The northern section is marked by Allison Derby Lake, a notable water feature in a landscape dominated by small branches and creeks that have historically shaped the settlement patterns of this borderland area.