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2014 Map of Silas

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Silas
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Gilbertown and Silas serve as the primary hubs in this part of Choctaw County, where the landscape is defined by the winding paths of Souwilpa Cr and Mill Cr. The settlement pattern reflects a deeply rooted community, with small nodes like Barrytown, Souwilpa, and Bolinger connected by a network of rural roads such as Barrytown Rd and Shady Grove Rd.

Genealogists will find an exceptional concentration of family and community burial grounds, including Springbank Cem, Coopers Chapel Cem, and Smiths Cem, many situated near small watercourses like Little Souwilpa Cr and Wolf Cr. The density of these sites suggests a long history of family homesteads scattered across the hills. Natural landmarks like Golden Horn Br and Beaver Run drain the terrain, illustrating the intricate drainage system of this Alabama timber and agricultural region.