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2011 Map of Mason Bend

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Mason Bend
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Walden Quarters, Jackson Quarters, and Gilmore Quarters anchor this 2011 topographic landscape along the winding course of the Black Warrior River. This region of Alabama is defined by its deep relationship with the water, where the river carves out distinct geographical features like Mason Bend, Erie Bend, and Clements Bend. The presence of numerous landings, such as Millwood Landing and Lake Bend Landing, suggests a historical reliance on the river for transport and commerce, even as modern infrastructure like Co HWY 25 and Co HWY 41 provides terrestrial connections.

Local heritage is preserved in the form of several small graveyards, including Erie Cemetery and Ebenezer Cemetery, located near the settlement of Merriwether. The map also reveals significant water management and recreational sites, such as the Charlie Moseley Dam Number 1 and various hunting club facilities like Dollarhide Camp. The terrain varies from the low-lying wetlands of The Hammock to prominent heights like McAlpines Bluff and Fannin Hill.