2011 Map of Lake Nicol

About this map

Holt Lake and the William Bacon Oliver Lake dominate this landscape northeast of Tuscaloosa, where the Black Warrior River system has been reshaped by significant water management projects. The map documents a complex network of reservoirs including Lake Nicol and Lake Harris, alongside their corresponding structures like the Lake Nicol Dam and Lake Harris Dam. These water bodies are fed by numerous tributaries such as Yellow Creek, Cypress Creek, and Rocky Branch. Residential developments like Lexington Downs and Lakeridge sit near the water's edge, while established sites like Camp Cherry Austin and several family-named burial grounds, including Scales Cemetery and Yellow Creek Cemetery, provide important touchstones for local genealogists and historians tracking the evolution of this riverside region.