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2018 Map of Hamilton

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Hamilton serves as the focal point of this Marion County landscape, situated where Alabama Highway 187 and US Highway 43 and 278 converge. The Buttahatchee River meanders across the southern portion of the quadrangle, joined by numerous tributaries including Williams Creek and Sevenmile Creek. This network of waterways historically influenced the placement of early settlements and roads, creating a pattern of land use that remains evident in the contemporary topography.

Genealogists will find a wealth of local history preserved in the high density of rural burial grounds scattered across the townships. From the Hamilton City Cemetery in the municipal center to outlying sites like Poplar Log Cemetery, Antioch Cemetery, and the Cox Family Cemetery, these landmarks offer a clear map of family settlement patterns. Further north, the landscape transitions into more complex terrain featuring landmarks such as State Rock and the winding course of Clifty Creek.