1891 Map of Ashland

About this map

Ashland stands as the central hub of this late-nineteenth-century landscape, surrounded by a complex network of ridges and watercourses. The economy of the era is clearly visible through numerous industrial markers, including several water-powered facilities like Hillabee Mill and Rice Mill, along with a localized resource extraction point at Graphite. The topography is dominated by the Talladega Mts. and Blue Ridge, where named landmarks such as Pulpit Rock and Cheaha Mt. overlook a terrain defined by gaps like Odom Gap and Emory Gap.