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1971 Map of Dora

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Dora
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Dora and Sumiton anchor the northern landscape of this Walker and Jefferson County borderland, where the industrial footprint of the coal and rail industries is etched into the terrain. The presence of multiple rail lines, including the Burlington Northern, Southern, and Seaboard routes, highlights a period of intense resource transport. Several mining operations are evident, including a prominent Strip Mine near Littleton and the Locust Fork of the Black Warrior River.

Social and community structures are scattered throughout the hills, from West Jefferson to the Flat Creek settlement. Local landmarks like Dora High Sch, Canaan Ch, and Bethel Ch provide essential touchstones for genealogical research. The map also captures specialized infrastructure, such as a major Pipeline and Conveyor system near Porter, demonstrating the complex logistics of mid-century Alabama industry along the banks of Village Creek and the Mulberry Fork.