1975 Map of Childersburg

About this map

Childersburg serves as the focal point of this 1970s orthophotograph, where the industrial and residential grid of the town meets the winding course of the Coosa River. The imagery, produced by the Geological Survey in cooperation with the Soil Conservation Service, provides a detailed visual record of the mid-century land use patterns in this part of Talladega County. The large expanse of Lay Lake dominates the northwest, reflecting the importance of water management and industrial development to the local economy during this era. Unlike traditional topographic maps, this aerial perspective allows researchers to see the actual density of timber, the precise boundaries of cleared agricultural fields, and the specific layout of industrial facilities that supported the community at the time the photograph was taken in late 1975.