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2011 Map of Putnam

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Putnam serves as the primary settlement center in this 2011 survey of Marengo County, Alabama, situated east of the winding Tombigbee River. The river's influence on the landscape is evident through several river-access points like Tuscahoma Landing, Democrat Landing, and Waters Landing, which trace the edge of Coffeeville Lake. These landings reflect a long-standing relationship with the water, serving as historical touchpoints for river navigation and local trade.

Genealogists will find significant local history in the cluster of family and community burial grounds, including White Cemetery, Spencer Cemetery, and Putnam Cemetery. The terrain is defined by a dense network of tributaries such as Horse Creek and Sweetwater Creek that feed into the main river channel. Notable landmarks like the Butler-Choctaw County Airport and Pearsons Shoal provide further geographic context for the western boundary of the county during this era of rural development.