1907 Map of Bessemer Special
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1907 Map of Bessemer Special

USGS Topo · Published 1907

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Birmingham and Bessemer anchor this industrial landscape during the height of the Alabama iron boom. The map reveals the intricate infrastructure of the Jones Valley, where the Alabama Great Southern R R and Birmingham Mineral R R lace together mines and settlements. Significant extractive sites like Redding and Ware are positioned along the slopes of Red Mountain, highlighting the geological proximity of ore that fueled the region's rapid growth.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1907
Date Published1907
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions16.5 x 19.9 inches

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