2020 Map of Concord

About this map

The industrial legacy of Jefferson County is evident across this modern landscape, where the settlements of Concord and Virginia are marked by significant landmarks. Mining history is preserved in features like Concord Mine Lake and the Blue Cr Mine Number 3 Impoundment, which reflect the area's transition from active resource extraction to modern water management. The terrain is defined by the sharp ridges of West Rock Mtn and Rock Mtn, while the valleys are drained by Valley Creek and Rock Cr. Genealogy interests are well-served by several well-documented burial sites, including the Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Cem near Clarke Mtn, along with the Virginia Mines Cem and Valley Creek Cem. These locations, alongside the smaller hamlet of McAdory, provide a clear picture of how community centers and industrial sites have integrated over decades of development west of Birmingham.