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1947 Map of Eastaboga

Name: 1947 Topographic Map of Eastaboga
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Lincoln and Eastaboga anchor this 1947 topographical survey of the border between Calhoun and Talladega counties. The landscape is defined by the winding course of Choccolocco Creek, which feeds into the eastern reaches of Logan Martin Lake. A significant update from 1972 reveals the modern imposition of the International Speedway and the Talladega Airport upon the rural valley floor, creating a stark contrast with older landmarks like Smiths Mill and the community at Jackson Shoals.

Local history is preserved through the locations of numerous country churches and schools, such as Kiddstreet Ch and Salem Sch. The northern edge of the map shows the footprint of the Anniston Ordnance Depot Military Reservation and the tracks of the Southern railroad, illustrating the mix of military, industrial, and agricultural infrastructure that shaped this part of Alabama during the mid-20th century.