Peter, To get to Portland, Alabama, you take highway 41S from Selma approximately 18 miles and there will be a sign on the right pointing to a gravel road that leads to Portland Landing access area. No town exists anymore. At one time I think it was a pretty busy place. Timber companies and private individuals own the land there now. In relation to the river, Portland is on the north bank of Pine Barren Creek, some 3 to 5 miles from the river. I live on the south side of Pine Barren Creek directly across from Portland. Some of my ancestors were from the Portand area and owned land there at one time. I hope this will be of help to you. T. Jones