2014 Map of Margerum

About this map

Margerum and the surrounding borderlands of Alabama and Mississippi are defined by the winding course of Bear Creek, which creates a complex landscape of inlets and peninsulas such as Buchanon Peninsula Rd. The terrain is characterized by a dense network of named hollows, including Chalk Mine Hollow, Barnett Mill Hollow, and Shingle Yard Hollow, suggesting a history of localized resource extraction and small-scale industry. Transport and travel are central themes, with the modern Us 72 cutting across the southern portion, contrasted by the enduring path of the Natchez Trace Parkway and National Scenic Trail.