1907 Map of Bessemer Iron District, 1942 Print
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1907 Map of Bessemer Iron District

USGS Topo · Published 1942

About this map

The industrial core of the Bessemer Iron District is captured here during a period of intense mining and metallurgical growth. The landscape is defined by the parallel ridges of Red Mountain and Shades Mountain, creating a natural corridor for the era's critical transportation networks. Heavy rail infrastructure, including the Alabama Great Southern Railroad and the Birmingham and Bessemer Ry (Electric), connects sprawling company towns like Woodward and Dolomite to the primary hubs of Bessemer and Birmingham.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1907
Date Published1942
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions16.9 x 19.8 inches

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