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2018 Map of West Blocton East

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of West Blocton East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The Cahaba River winds through this corner of Bibb County, shaping a landscape defined by sharp bends and established creek crossings. To the northwest, the town of West Blocton remains a central hub, with its local history preserved in sites like the Italian Catholic Cem and Shiney Rock Cem. The area’s spiritual and community centers are scattered throughout the hills, from the Schultz Creek Church in the west to the Six Mile Presbyterian Cem near Sixmile in the southeast.

Transport and topography meet at notable landmarks like the Pratt Ferry Bridge and the river’s descent through Hargrove Shoals. The map reveals a network of old roads and trails, such as the NE Cahaba Trail and River Road Trail, which connect smaller settlements like Piper, Coleanor, and Belle Ellen. This survey documents a region where the rugged path of the Little Cahaba River and features like Bulldog Bend have dictated the layout of rural Alabama life.