2024 Map of Lake Tuscaloosa South

About this map

Lake Tuscaloosa and its winding northern fingers dominate this modern landscape where the North River and its tributaries define the local geography. The map detail reflects a transition from suburban residential developments near Northport and Tuscaloosa to the more wooded, dissected terrain around Stephens Mountain. Local history and genealogy are well-represented by a high density of rural cemeteries, including Carrolls Creek Cem, Bethel Cem, and Macedonia Cem, which remain as markers of the area's older social fabric amidst 21st-century growth. Water remains the primary feature, with numerous named catchments such as Carolwood Lake, Houses Lake, and Swanson Lake scattered throughout the valleys of Carroll Creek and Twomile Creek. Significant bends in the river system, notably Sexton Bend, illustrate the complex hydrology that continues to shape land use in this part of Alabama.