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2011 Map of Saint Stephens

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Tombigbee River carves a winding path through this corner of Washington County, defining a landscape shaped by river navigation and historic settlement. At its heart lies Saint Stephens, a location of deep significance in Alabama history, where the terrain rises at Cowans Bluff and drops toward several river shoals. The mapping shows a high density of burial grounds, including the Old Saint Stephens Cemetery and Saint Stephens Cemetery, alongside family-named landmarks like the Williams Cemetery and Stoker Cemetery.

Water management and river access are evident through features such as Bowling Dam and Hendricks Dam, which influence the flow near Hendricks Lake. Several landings, including Ballfield Landing, Waites Landing, and the Peaveys Landing Boat Ramp, highlight the enduring connection to the river. Away from the banks, the land is dissected by numerous waterways like Gordy Mill Creek, Folsoms Creek, and Bassetts Creek, connected by a network of rural routes such as Co HWY 34 and Mobile Cutoff RD.