2020 Map of Putnam

About this map

Putnam sits at the intersection of AL Highway 69 and Marengo Co 41, serving as a central point in this rural landscape of southwestern Alabama. The terrain is defined by the winding course of Cotahoma Creek and Sucarnochee Cr, which meander through heavily wooded sections and wetlands. To the northwest, the Butler-Choctaw County Airport provides a modern aviation link near the county line, while the historical character of the area is preserved in numerous family and community burial grounds, such as White Cem, Spencer Cem, and Putnam Cem. Further east, the Mount Mariah Cem overlooks the drainage of Sweetwater Cr. The map details the transition from the upland ridges down to the alluvial bottoms of Pearsons Shoal and the wide arc of Jacksons Bend, illustrating a settlement pattern deeply tied to the local watercourses and the traditional land divisions of the Public Land Survey System.