
Green Pond serves as the primary landmark on this mid-1970s orthophotoquad, which uses aerial photography to capture the intricate texture of the Alabama landscape. Produced by the Geological Survey in cooperation with the Soil Conservation Service, this imagery emphasizes the region's topography through sharp tonal shifts. The surface is defined by a dense network of ridges and drainage patterns, illustrating how timber management and land use shaped the terrain in the years following World War II. Unlike a traditional line-drawn map, this aerial perspective provides a literal view of the clearings and forest cover surrounding the settlement, offering a unique resource for those studying the physical history of this part of Bibb County.
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1890 · Bessemer
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1892 · Bessemer
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1899 · Brookwood
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1905 · Bessemer Iron District
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1907 · Bessemer Special
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1910 · Montevallo
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1927 · Adger
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1932 · Yolande
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1934 · Blocton
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1935 · Yolande
USGS Topo · 1:62,500