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1982 Map of Sills

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Sills
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

The small community of Sills lies at the heart of this landscape along the Alabama Florida state line, where the terrain is defined by a dense network of swampy bays and isolated ponds. This 1980s-era survey reveals a rural society anchored by numerous country churches, including Ephesus Ch, Friendship Ch, and Holyneck Ch, reflecting the dispersed settlement pattern of northern Jackson County.

Wetlands dominate the hydrology, from the broad Wildcat Bay and Pittman Bay to the southern reach of the Chipola River. Family-named landmarks such as Moulton Cem and Waddells Mill Pond provide essential context for genealogical research. The map captures the intricate drainage system of Marshall Creek and its many branches, showing how the local geography influenced the placement of early homesteads and cemeteries like the Hart Cem.