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2020 Map of Pigeon Creek

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Pigeon Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Pigeon Creek and its many tributaries, including Hard Labor Cr and Orange Br, define the landscape of this rural Butler County region. The namesake settlement of Pigeon Creek sits in the eastern portion of the quadrangle, while Halso Mill serves as a reminder of early water-powered industry along the creek banks. The map documents a high density of rural burial grounds, such as Mount Carmel Cem and Ebenezer Cem, which are invaluable for genealogical research and locating family homesteads.

The terrain is a complex network of wetlands and low-lying drainages, notably the Pigeon Creek Swamp in the northeast. Transportation follows long-established routes like Hugley Bridge Rd and McKenzie Grade Rd, which connect scattered agricultural properties and small communities. This survey provides a modern view of the enduring rural character of southern Alabama, where local geography is still anchored by family-named cemeteries and the winding paths of creek branches.