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2020 Map of Marion Junction

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Marion Junction
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Marion Junction sits at a historic crossroads in rural Dallas County, where the settlement pattern follows the meandering path of the Cahaba River and its many tributaries. The landscape is defined by its deep genealogical roots, evidenced by numerous family-named burial grounds including Craig Cem, Davis Cem, and Rasco Cem. These small cemeteries are scattered across the terrain from the vicinity of Harrell to the banks of Oakmulgee Creek, marking the homesteads of early residents.

The water network is particularly dense here, with Lake Lanier and Sherman Pond providing significant catchments near the river's edge. This modern survey also preserves the exact routes of local connectors like Moores Ferry Rd, suggesting older river crossings that once linked these farming communities. The abundance of named branches, such as Gilmer Br and Milton Br, highlights a well-watered agricultural region where property lines often transitioned at these natural boundaries.