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1948 Map of Mc Dowell

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Mc Dowell
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

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The Tombigbee River snakes through the heart of this landscape at the intersection of Sumter, Greene, and Marengo Counties. The terrain is defined by the winding river channel, including the prominent Twelvemile Bend and the broader expanse of Demopolis Lake, which was recorded at an elevation of 74 feet in 1976. Inland, the settlement of Belmont serves as a local hub, surrounded by a dense network of community institutions like Belmont Sch and Mt Carmel Ch.

Tracing the rural roads reveals a high density of family-named landmarks and small-scale social centers. Genealogists will find numerous burial sites such as Taylor Cem and Davidson Cem, alongside several rural schools including Oak Grove Sch and Snow Hill Sch. The river's historical importance for transit is evident at McDowell Ferry and Brasfield Landing, providing a look at Alabama's river-based infrastructure before modern bridge networks fully superseded these traditional crossings.