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2014 Map of Petrey

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Petrey
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Patsaliga Cr defines the drainage of this Crenshaw and Pike County borderland, winding through a landscape of creek-fed bottoms and family-named ridges. The small town of Petrey serves as a central hub for a network of country roads like Lapine Hwy and Beaver Pond Rd that connect rural settlements. These roads trace the legacy of early families, leading to well-preserved grounds such as Petrey Cem and Macedonia Cem.

The eastern portion of the quadrangle shows the transition toward Thomas Crossroad and Wingard, where the terrain rises into Motes Hill. Along the lower reaches of the creeks, features like The Beaver Pond and Wingard Bridge highlight the significance of water management and crossings in this agricultural region. The map provides clear evidence of the community-centered layout common in this era, with numerous churches and cemeteries situated at the intersection of major routes like Campground Church Rd.