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2024 Map of Cahaba Heights

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

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Cahaba River and its major tributaries, including the Little Cahaba River, anchor this modern topography of the suburban transition south of Birmingham. The landscape is defined by long, northeast-southwest ridges such as Dolly Ridge, Rocky Ridge, and the massive Oak Mountain and New Hope Mountain formations. These ridges have historically constrained development, funneling infrastructure into gaps like Bailey Gap and Brasier Gap. The map documents the dense residential growth of Mountain Brook, Vestavia Hills, and Hoover alongside legacy landmarks.

Local history and genealogy are well-preserved through numerous burial grounds, including Acton Memorial Cem and Bold Springs Cem. Notable points of interest include the scout camp at Camp Horne, the water resources of Lake Purdy, and the historic transit corridor of the Old Florida Short Rte. The intersection of modern infrastructure and traditional landmarks is evident at The Narrows, where the terrain creates a natural bottleneck for travelers.