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2020 Map of Tensaw

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Tensaw
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Tensaw lies at the heart of this landscape where the Alabama River and its intricate network of backwaters define the boundary between Baldwin and Clarke counties. The terrain is characterized by a complex system of bottomland hydrology, including Silver Lake, Southfield Lake, and several "guts" and creeks that drain into the main river channel. The road network reveals the area's rural orientation, with routes like Fort Mims Rd, Atkinson Mill Rd, and St Luke Church Rd connecting localized homesteads and historical sites.

Modern recreational use is noted by the presence of the Bartram Canoe Trail, which threads through the wetlands. Higher ground to the east is marked by names like Slaughter Br and Turkey Cr, where Tate Cem and the Tensaw Memorial Cem provide important reference points for local genealogy. This 2020 survey documents the enduring rural character of this riverine corridor, where land ownership is still largely defined by large tracts such as those held by the Container Corp of America.