2014 Map of Melton

About this map

Melton sits at the intersection of local routes in this part of Hale County, serving as a quiet focal point in a landscape defined by its hydrology and small family burial grounds. The western edge of the quadrangle follows the Black Warrior River as it forms the border with Greene County, featuring geographic markers like Duffys Bend and the Limestone Creek Bar. The interior is dotted with numerous small bodies of water, many bearing family names such as Lelia Myers Lake, Jimmy Seale Lake, and the Sullivan Lakes. This 2014 survey reveals a dispersed settlement pattern where aviation at the Greensboro Municipal Airport and cattle ranching at the State Cattle Ranch Lakes coexist with a deep-rooted history. Genealogists will find a high density of small cemeteries, including Saint Pauls Cem, Martian Cem, and Ramey Cem, which underscore the multi-generational ties of families to this rural Alabama terrain.