2018 Map of Gilmore

About this map

Bankhead Lake and the winding Locust Fork dominate this section of the Black Warrior River system along the border of Walker and Jefferson counties. The landscape is defined by the tight meanders of the river, creating prominent geographical features like Thompson Bend, Franklin Bend, and Leeann Bend. The settlement of Maxine sits near the Maxine Bridge, while the community of Gilmore is positioned to the south near several small cemeteries including Weaver Cem. Industrial history is evident in the presence of Tailings Pond Number 2, signaling the region's mining legacy. Numerous family-named landmarks and small creek branches, such as Glaze Creek and Sextons Br, provide specific detail for those tracing local history or genealogy. The map also records several shoals and hollows, including Heard Shoals and Drip Spring Hollow, which characterize the complex topography surrounding the river forks.