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1969 Map of Coaling

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Coaling
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Coaling and the nearby settlement of Dudley anchor this late-1960s landscape, where the Southern railroad corridor and local industry define the community structure. The map captures a high density of rural institutions, including Big Hurricane Ch, New Asia Ch, and the Pineview Sch, reflecting the established social fabric of eastern Tuscaloosa County.

Surface mining activity is a prominent feature of the terrain, with numerous Strip Mine symbols scattered north of the rail line and along Pleasant Ridge. These industrial sites contrast with the natural drainage systems of Hurricane Creek and Spring Creek. Water resources like Lake Wildwood and Blacks Lake appear alongside family-named landmarks such as Thomas Chapel and Wallace Chapel, providing valuable data for those tracing local land use and family history during this era of industrial transition.