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2014 Map of Argo

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Argo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Cahaba River and its upper tributaries carve through the ridge-and-valley landscape of the Jefferson and St. Clair county line. This era of settlement is defined by residential expansion around Trussville and Argo, where neighborhood developments are shown rising against the natural backdrop of Red Mtn and Pine Ridge. The map documents numerous smaller communities and crossings such as Sunnyside, Happy Hollow, and Vanns, reflecting the transition of this area from rural hillsides to suburban outskirts.

Water management is prominent across the terrain, with features like Zamora Lake, Canoe Cr Lake, and Windsong Lake dotting the landscape. Local history is anchored by sites like Mt Calvary Cem and the landmarks of Lawless Gap and Ware Gap, which indicate the traditional routes through the mountains. This study of the Alabama interior shows a complex network of modern parkways, such as Deerfoot Pky, intersecting with older established routes like Old Springville Rd.