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2000 Map of Sunlight

Name: 2000 Topographic Map of Sunlight
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2003
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2003

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William B Bankhead National Forest defines the northern reaches of this Walker County landscape, where the Sipsey Fork of the Black Warrior River has been transformed into the sprawling waters of Lewis Smith Lake. The terrain is deeply incised by drainages like Blackwater Creek and Rock Creek, a geography that historically dictated the placement of small communities and rural institutions. Significant land use is marked by numerous Strip Mines that dot the ridges, illustrating the region's industrial connection to coal extraction.

Genealogists will find a wealth of local landmarks including the settlements of Sunlight, Marylee, and Burrows Crossroads. The social fabric of these rural pockets is anchored by numerous country churches such as Blooming Grove Ch, Mount Vernon Ch, and Philadelphia Ch. Several burial grounds, including Herman Cem and Hopewell Cem, are documented here, providing critical points of reference for those tracing family roots in this corner of Alabama.