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2018 Map of Stiggins Lake

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Stiggins Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Mount Vernon stands at the edge of a complex riverine system where the Mobile River and Tensaw River weave through a network of islands and sloughs. This landscape is defined by the shifting waters of the Alabama delta, featuring numerous named water bodies like Stiggins Lake, Big Chippewa Lake, and David Lake. The map reveals the historical imprint of Fort Stoddard near the riverbanks, a site of significance in early Alabama frontier history.

Infrastructure in the upland areas around Mount Vernon includes local landmarks such as Morningstar Cem and a grid of rural roads including Old Military Rd. The transition from the settled western heights to the labyrinthine wetlands of the east is marked by distinct features like Canal Island and Deadlake Island. This survey provides a precise look at the hydrology of the lower delta region, documenting the intricate connection of bayous like Bayou Tallapoosa to the primary river channels.