1975 Map of Columbiana SW, 1977 Print
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1975 Map of Columbiana SW

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Dense woodland and timbering patterns define the mid-1970s landscape of north-central Alabama. This orthophotoquad, produced through optical scanning of aerial imagery, offers a rare textural view of the terrain rather than a conventional line-drawn survey. The winding path of Bumpratchet cuts through the ridges, serving as a primary drainage for the area's complex topography. Because this is a photographic study, it reveals the specific clearing patterns and access roads of the era, illustrating how the rural landscape was managed by local landholders and the Soil Conservation Service during a period of transition in land use.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1975
Date Published1977
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.6 x 26.8 inches

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