2014 Map of Safford

About this map

Bogue Chitto and Orrville anchor this corner of Dallas County, where the landscape is defined by the winding course of Bogue Chitto Creek and its many tributaries. The area is dotted with small settlements such as Eleanor, Westbrook, and Salem, reflecting a traditional rural Alabamian settlement pattern of small crossroads and community hubs. Numerous small family or community burial grounds, including Saint John Cem, Martins Station Cem, and New Hope Cem, are scattered across the terrain, providing essential reference points for local history and genealogical research. The hydrography of the region is notably intricate, with Chaney Creek and Bear Creek threading through the lowlands towards larger bodies of water like McHugh Lake and East Ables Lake. The layout of the road network, including Al-22, connects these dispersed communities across a landscape of subtle elevation changes and riparian corridors.