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2014 Map of Gilmore

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Gilmore
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Locust Fork and Mulberry Fork converge in this corner of Alabama, creating a complex waterscape defined by Bankhead Lake and the Black Warrior River. The landscape is a mix of industrial history and small riverfront settlements, where the ridge-and-valley topography dictates the placement of roads and homesteads. Local family and community history is anchored by several burial grounds, including Weaver Cem near Gilmore and Heard Shoal Cem overlooking the river bends.

Industrial activity is evident near Maxine, marked by Tailings Pond Number 2, signaling the coal mining legacy of the region. Transportation follows the water, with features like Maxine Bridge and the winding Alliance Rd connecting the scattered communities of Alliance and Driftwood. The map also preserves the names of numerous river features like Fork Shoals and Lily Shoals, which remain significant landmarks for those navigating the forks.