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2011 Map of Petrey

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Patsaliga Creek meanders through this portion of Crenshaw County, defining a landscape shaped by its numerous tributaries like Blue Creek and Panther Creek. The settlement of Petrey serves as a central point in an area characterized by small agricultural communities and family crossroads, including Patsburg, Joquin, and Live Oak. These hamlets are connected by a web of rural routes such as Petrey Hwy and Lapine Hwy.

For those tracing local roots, the map reveals several well-distributed burial grounds like Macedonia Cemetery and Chapel Hill Cemetery, often located near named topographic rises such as Motes Hill and Panther Hill. The presence of Wingard Bridge and landmarks like Rural Home suggest a long-established rural social structure. The intricate drainage network, including the Old Gin Branch and Messick Branch, provides a clear view of the water resources that historically supported the farms and timberlands of southern Alabama.