Lake Martin is known for its clean blue water, iconic landmarks, wildlife and events, and Alexander City artist Charles Forbus has captured many of those iconic scenes on a mural at the new Patriot Fueling Station.

When Rodney Walker and Larry Morris decided to build a state-of-the-art gas station at the intersection of state routes 63 and 128, the site required a 220-foot retaining wall. They saw it as an opportunity to do something special.