2018 Map of Romulus

About this map

The Sipsey River meanders through a landscape of expansive wetlands and small farming communities in this 2018 survey. The northern reaches are dominated by the Sipsey Swamp, a complex hydraulic environment fed by Elrod Ct and Beaverdam Br. This area shows a pattern of high-density rural cemeteries, including Mount Olive Cem and Backbone Cem, which indicate long-standing family settlements along the high ground bordering the river valley. In the southern portion of the quadrangle, the community of Jena sits near the Greene and Tuscaloosa county lines, while Romulus serves as a local hub to the east. The terrain is marked by numerous small drainage basins like Malone Mill Cr and Hammer Cr, illustrating the rugged, dissected nature of the hills that rise above the river's floodplain.