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2011 Map of Paint Rock

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Paint Rock River defines the landscape of this Madison County region, winding through a series of prominent coves and hollows. The settlement of Paint Rock sits centrally along the riverbanks, complemented by Woodville to the southeast and Trenton to the northeast. This 2011 topographic study captures a rural geography characterized by family-named landmarks and water crossings that signify long-standing community ties.

Genealogists will find a high density of burial sites throughout the terrain, including Latham Cemetery, Flanagan Cemetery, and Jones Cemetery. The transition from valley floors to high points like Splitrock Mountain and Nolton Point is marked by numerous river crossings, such as Walker Mill Ford and Wells Ford. These features, alongside named landforms like Bucks Pocket and Bingham Cove, illustrate how the natural topography has dictated the placement of homesteads and connecting roads in this Alabama river valley.