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2011 Map of Melton

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Melton and Port Royal anchor this rural landscape in Hale County, where the Black Warrior River defines the southwestern edge of the quadrangle. The terrain is characterized by an extensive system of man-made water bodies, notably the State Cattle Ranch Lakes and Bryars Junior Lakes, which reflect the region's agricultural and ranching infrastructure. These reservoirs are supported by numerous named structures like the State Cattle Ranch Dam Number 4 and Richard Poellnitz Dam, illustrating a highly managed hydrological environment.

Genealogists will find a high density of burial sites including Mount Zion Cemetery, Saint Pauls Cemetery, and Evans Cemetery, often situated near early roads like Co RD 17. The map also captures the Greensboro Municipal Airport and unique river features such as Withers Landing and the Limestone Creek Bar, providing a record of local transportation and river navigation points. The shift from natural creek systems like Little German Creek to engineered lakes highlights the evolution of land use in this part of Alabama.