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2020 Map of McDowell

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway defines the northern and eastern boundaries of this West Alabama landscape, winding past numerous river bars and bends including Rattlesnake Bend and Twelvemile Bend. The confluence of these water systems near Demopolis has historically shaped the region's topography, characterized by extensive wetlands like Charleston Swamp and the expansive Lake Demopolis.

Settlement patterns are concentrated along the higher ground, with established communities at Belmont and McDowell. Genealogists will find several notable local landmarks, including Palestine Church and cemeteries such as Houpt Cem, Davidson Cem, and Pinetop Cem. The terrain rises toward the southwest at Armstrong Hill, while the eastern edge is marked by the distinct prominence of Gardners Bluff overlooking the river.