2024 Map of Miller

About this map

The community of Miller sits at a crossroads in southeastern Marengo County, anchoring a landscape defined by its intricate drainage network and dispersed rural settlements. This modern survey illustrates the persistent importance of early church and cemetery sites in the Black Belt region, including Zion Gem near Rembert and the Bethlehem Cem located off Bethlehem Church Rd. The terrain is characterized by numerous small watercourses like Mud Rush Creek, Threemile Creek, and Turkey Pen Branch, which feed into larger systems such as Beaver Creek. To the north, the small centers of Calvary and Octagon maintain their historical footprints, with the Octagon Cem serving as a local landmark. The winding secondary road system, including Co Hwy 33 and Marengo Lake Rd, follows the subtle ridges between these creeks, reflecting a traditional settlement pattern adapted to the wet lowlands of the Alabama interior.