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2011 Map of Romulus

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Sipsey River meanders extensively through this rural Alabama landscape, defining the movement and settlement patterns near Jena and Romulus. In this early 21st-century record, the river's influence is evident in the naming of river crossings such as Huffmans Ford, Gregorys Ford, and Turkey Ford, which recall a time of localized river transit before modern bridging. The interior is a network of small creeks and branches, including the curiously named Malone Mill Creek, suggesting the site of earlier industry along its banks.

Genealogists will find a wealth of specific data points across the terrain, with numerous family and community burial grounds scattered throughout, such as Jordan Cemetery, Pate Cemetery, and Backbone Cemetery. These sites, alongside landmarks like the Romulus Cemetery, anchor the history of local families to specific corners of the county. The road network, including the Old Vienna Rd and Fife Shop Rd, further reflects the area's long-standing connection to small-scale agriculture and timber.