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1972 Map of Saint Stephens

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Saint Stephens
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

The Tombigbee River forms the central artery of this landscape at the border of Clarke and Washington counties. This 1970s survey captures a river-oriented geography where river landings like Ballfield Landing and Oil Well Landing once served as vital points of access. A significant hydrological modification is visible at the Old Lock One Cut-Off, illustrating the evolution of navigation near Old Lock No 1.

Around the historic settlement of Saint Stephens, numerous local landmarks offer depth for genealogical study, including Old St Stephens Cem, Crawford Cem, and James Chapel. The interior terrain is deeply etched by a network of drainages such as Gaines Creek, Bassetts Creek, and Smiths Creek, which historically supported local industry like the Gordy Mill. To the south, the extensive Wilderness Swamp and Hendricks Lake define the bottomlands, while scattered rural churches like St Union Ch and Good Hope Ch anchor the surrounding communities.