2014 Map of McWilliams

About this map

McWilliams and the surrounding rural communities sit at the intersection of Wilcox and Monroe counties, an area defined by its winding creek systems and scattered family settlements. This 2014 survey documents the enduring layout of the landscape, where landmarks like Pineview Cem and Grimes Cem provide important touchstones for local genealogy. The map shows a transition from the higher ground near Pine Apple and Schuster down into the drainages of Bear Cr and Little Turkey Cr. The terrain is marked by timber-access routes and local roads such as Hopewell Rd and Old Byrsonville Rd, which connect the isolated hamlets of Ruthven and Old Texas. Small water bodies like Meelurkin Lake, Lake Jane, and Lake Patrick are interspersed among the ridges, reflecting the agricultural and recreational character of this South Alabama region.