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1969 Map of Cottondale

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

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The industrial and rural landscape of Tuscaloosa County unfolds along the Black Warrior R and its tributaries in the late 1960s. This survey highlights the intense activity of the local coal industry, evidenced by numerous Strip Mines scattered north of Peterson and Fleetwood. The residential growth of Holt and Cottondale is balanced by established community landmarks, including Kennedy Chapel and Old Salem Ch.

The southern portion of the map is defined by a network of creeks and small lakes, such as Frierson Lake and Lake Grace, which drain the timbered ridges. Transportation routes including the Southern and Louisville And Nashville railroads parallel the natural waterways, connecting the outlying settlements and industrial sites to the heart of Tuscaloosa. Notable educational institutions like Boteler High Sch and Goins Sch serve as focal points for the developing suburban fringe during this era of expansion.