2000 Map of Poplar Springs

About this map

William B Bankhead National Forest encompasses much of this Winston County landscape, where the terrain is defined by the deep incisions of Clear Creek and its many tributaries like Otter Branch and Squaw Creek. The settlement pattern reflects a rural community rooted in small hubs and local congregations, with Ashbank and Poplar Springs serving as primary points of interest. Deeply forested areas are punctuated by numerous country churches, including Mount Ebron Ch, New Hope Ch, and Pineyucky Ch, often accompanied by family cemeteries such as the Blue Springs Cem. To the south, the landscape shifts toward industrial activity where several Strip Mines are located near Blackwater Creek. This combination of protected federal forest, scattered hilltop churches, and low-lying areas like Keiser Bottom illustrates the transition from preserved wilderness to active resource extraction at the turn of the 21st century.