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1979 Map of Aldrich

Name: 1979 Topographic Map of Aldrich
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

The industrial and spiritual foundations of central Alabama are clearly visible where the Little Cahaba River meets Shoal Creek. This 1970s landscape is anchored by the historic Bibb Furnace Ruins, a marker of the region's iron-making heritage. Settlement patterns follow the winding path of the Southern railroad, connecting towns like Aldrich, Wilton, and Brierfield.

Genealogists will find a wealth of local landmarks, from the Cahaba Valley Ch in the west to the Ebenezer Ch and Brierfield Cem in the south. The terrain is marked by numerous resource extraction sites, including a Shale Pit, Quarry, and various Chert Pits, reflecting an economy still closely tied to the earth. Small community hubs like Almont and Ashby appear alongside family-named water features such as Davis Creek and Mayberry Creek, offering a detailed view of the rural fabric before modern expansion.