2011 Map of Palmetto

About this map

Lubbub Creek and its many tributaries, including Wild Goose Creek and Beaver Creek, define the landscape of this rural Pickens County area. The community of Palmetto sits at the junction of Palmetto Rd and Co Rd 59, while the smaller settlements of Zion and Fairview anchor the southeastern reaches. This terrain is notably dotted with family and community burial grounds, providing a significant record for genealogical research in western Alabama. Landmarks like Mount Tabor Cemetery near the northern border and Hannah Cemetery to the south reflect the deep-rooted local history of the region. Water management for local use is evident at Orrs Lake, controlled by the Orrs Lake Dam along one of the numerous branches feeding the larger creek systems. The network of county roads, such as Roland Kirk Rd and Johnny Boyd Wilkins Rd, connects these dispersed homesteads and agricultural tracts.