1969 Map of Coker

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The Black Warrior River carves a dramatic serpentine path through this 1969 topographic study, defining the agricultural and industrial character of western Tuscaloosa County. The landscape is marked by deep alluvial bends, including Clement Bend, Snows Bend, and Robinson Bend, where the river's slow meander has created wide floodplains alongside prominent heights like Carson Bluff. Human settlement is anchored by the community of Coker and the northern outskirts of Tuscaloosa, where the Illinois Central Gulf RR and Columbus Road provide vital transit links. This era reveals a mix of rural tradition and institutional growth, evidenced by scattered country churches like Cornelius Chapel and Union Grove Ch alongside the expansive grounds of Bryce Hospital and modern infrastructure like Lake Warner. The inclusion of Gravel Pits and numerous gaging stations speaks to the region's managed natural resources and the industrial utility of the river valley.