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2024 Map of Bessemer

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Bessemer
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Bessemer serves as the focal point for this industrial landscape, where the dense grid of the city meets a complex network of rail junctions and industrial neighborhoods. The terrain is defined by the prominent ridge of Red Mountain, which separates the developed corridors from the Shades Valley to the southeast. Historically significant nodes like Dolomite and Old Jonesboro sit alongside specialized districts such as Industrial City and Bush, reflecting the region's deep ties to iron and steel production.

Water plays a central role in the area's geography, with Valley Creek and Opossum Creek winding through the urban centers. Institutional landmarks such as Miles College and Midfield High School are clear points of interest, while the Watercress Darter National Wildlife Refuge provides a protected natural space at the southern edge of the survey. The map also records numerous local burial sites, including the expansive Cedar Hill Cem and Highland Memorial Gardens, essential for genealogical research in Jefferson County.