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2011 Map of Trafford

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Trafford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Locust Fork winds through the northwestern corner of this Jefferson County landscape, where the Deans Ferry Bridge once stood as a primary crossing. The area is defined by a dense network of early settlements and rural communities, including Trafford, Lehigh, and Bradford. Genealogists will find a significant concentration of burial sites throughout the territory, such as Vandiver Cemetery, Lilly Chapel Cemetery, and Creel Cemetery, which often sit near established local post offices like the Trafford Post Office and Dixiana Post Office.

The rugged geography of central Alabama is evident in the distinct gaps and narrows of the terrain. The Narrows and Gurley Creek Gap indicate the natural passes used for early transit, while man-made features like the Lake Sueann Dam and Cumberland Dam show the later development of local water resources. From the northern reaches of Nyota to the southern edge at Village Springs, the map reveals a history of small-town growth and shifting infrastructure along Gurley Creek and Self Creek.