2018 Map of Tilden

About this map

Pine Barren Creek and its many winding tributaries dominate this landscape on the border of Dallas and Wilcox counties. Near the Alabama River, prominent elevations like Hurricane Bluff and Sakti Hata overlook the riverbank, while the interior is defined by a series of small, scattered cemeteries that speak to the long-standing rural community structure. Researchers can identify Boykin Cem, Butler Cem, Campbell Cem, and the dual sites of Older Hill Cem and Society Hill Cem. The settlement of Tilden serves as a local anchor along Co Rd 412. The presence of Dawson Lndg and Saint John Bar along the river highlights a history of river-based navigation and transport that has historically shaped this part of the Alabama Black Belt.