2000 Map of Houston

About this map

The Lewis Smith Lake reservoir dominates the southern landscape of this Winston County region, where the deep waters of the Sipsey Fork wind through the heart of the William B Bankhead National Forest. This survey captures the rural character of the area around the turn of the millennium, centered on the historic settlement of Houston, which once served as the first county seat. North of the lake, the topography rises toward the Moreland Lookout and the Black Warrior Wildlife Management Area, showing a terrain defined by many small drainages such as Grindstone Creek and Cane Creek. Local heritage is preserved in the distribution of community landmarks like Barnett Chapel, New Home Ch, and the Pisgah Cem, alongside the distinctive Natural Bridge Recreation Area.