2024 Map of Romulus

About this map

The Sipsey River and its vast Sipsey Swamp anchor this landscape along the border of Tuscaloosa, Pickens, and Greene counties. The area is defined by a series of small, dispersed settlements such as Romulus and Jena, where rural life is centered around longstanding community landmarks. Genealogists will find a wealth of burial sites, including the Romulus Cem, Caledonia Cem, and Pate Cem, which often represent the early families of this river bottom region. Numerous small waterways, such as Malone Mill Creek and Beaverdam Branch, drain into the Sipsey, illustrating a drainage pattern that has historically dictated road placement and land use. Local transport is facilitated by a network of secondary routes like Sipsey Valley Rd and Backbone Church Rd, connecting these isolated hamlets to the larger community of Buhl in the northeast corner.