1980 Map of Alabaster

About this map

Alabaster and Siluria dominate the northern portion of this 1980 survey, where the Louisville and Nashville railroad corridor defines the industrial and residential spine of the region. The landscape transitions from the developed corridors of Elliotsville and Saginaw into the topographic variety of Opossum Valley and Pine Ridge to the west. A significant transportation and infrastructure hub is evident at the Shelby County Airport, while the eastern side of the quadrangle is marked by the rugged heights of Double Mountain and Locust Ridge. Family history is preserved through numerous community anchors, including Benton Cem, Nabors Cem, and Still Memorial Cem. The map captures a moment of growth just before further suburbanization, documenting smaller settlements like Dogwood and Underwood alongside institutional landmarks such as Shelby Academy and the local Drive-in Theater.