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2020 Map of Cahaba Heights

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Cahaba Heights
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Cahaba River and its tributary, the Little Cahaba River, carve a complex path through the ridges southeast of Birmingham. This landscape is defined by the sharp topography of Shades Mtn and Oak Mtn, creating natural corridors like The Narrows and Looney Gap that have long dictated the expansion of suburban communities. Modern developments such as Vestavia Hills, Mountain Brook, and Inverness are shown in detail, interwoven with older landmarks like the Old Iron Bridge and the expanse of Lake Purdy.

Genealogists and local historians can locate several historic burial sites, including Cahaba Heights Cem and the Wise Cem. The map illustrates the transition from the denser residential areas of Cahaba Heights to the newer subdivisions of Highland Lakes and Eagle Point, while preserved spiritual landmarks like Bold Springs Ch and New Hope Mtn Ch remain anchored in the shifting terrain of Shelby County and Jefferson County.