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1905 Map of Bessemer Iron District, 1960 Print
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1905 Map of Bessemer Iron District

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

Red Mountain and the parallel ridges of Shades Mountain define this landscape at the height of the early 20th-century iron boom. The industrial character of the region is evident in the dense network of rails, including the Louisville and Nashville and the Nashville Bessemer and Birmingham, which connected mines and furnaces to the growing city centers. Settlements like Bessemer, Ensley, and Dolomite appear as burgeoning industrial hubs, while the surrounding hills are dotted with family-centric landmarks such as Union Hill Church and Hopewell Church.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1905
Date Published1960
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions16.9 x 20.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain