1980 Map of Abernant

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Abernant and Yolande sit at the center of this industrial and residential landscape during the 1970s. The region is defined by a heavy extractive economy, with extensive Strip Mines and the Shannon Mine following the coal-bearing ridges between Cely Ann Mountain and Rock Mountain. This industrial presence contrasts with the residential development at Million Dollar Lake Estates and Lakeview, where several recreational waters including Ski Lake and Catfish Lake were established near the Jefferson and Tuscaloosa county line. Transport in the area is anchored by the Louisville and Nashville railroad, which weaves through the topography alongside Davis Creek. Traditional community life remains visible through numerous rural landmarks such as Liberty Ch, Hephzibah Ch, and Krisstown, reflecting a mix of older mining settlements and newer mid-century subdivisions.