2018 Map of Rutherford

About this map

Rutherford and the nearby community of Persons anchor this survey of the East Alabama interior, where the landscape is defined by the complex drainage network of the Cowikee Creek system. The map details the transition across the Russell and Barbour County line, a region historically shaped by rural agriculture and timber. Several significant waterways, including the N Fork Cowikee Cr and Middle Fork Cowikee Cr, carve through the terrain, while small tributaries like Jones Br and Upshur Br feed into the larger basins. The local road network, featuring names like Zion Hill Rd and Antioch Rd, points to the long-standing importance of community landmarks and churches in this pocket of the Black Belt. For those studying 21st-century land use, the presence of Chatfields Pond and various creek branches illustrates the enduring hydrology that continues to dictate the local economy and settlement patterns.