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2011 Map of Watkins Bridge

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Yellow River and its complex network of tributaries define the hydrology of this Covington County landscape, where the main channel meets North Creek and its associated North Creek Cutoff. The settlement of Shiloh sits in the northwest, anchored by Shiloh Cemetery along its namesake road. Further east, the hamlet of Huckaville is positioned near Huckabaa Pond, while the namesake Watkins Bridge crossing provides a central geographic landmark.

The map reveals a rural economy dependent on a dense grid of local routes like Yellow River Ranch Rd and County Hwy-20. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named features and land divisions, from the North Creek Cemetery to the drainage basins of Big Creek and Larkin Creek. The terrain is marked by numerous branches and creeks, such as Lime Branch and Turner Branch, illustrating the intricate water systems of southern Alabama.