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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

Choccolocco Creek winds through the heart of the Talladega and Calhoun county line, defining a landscape of agricultural valley bottoms and rising ridges. In the mid-twentieth century, this region saw a significant transformation of its terrain with the development of Logan Martin Lake and the establishment of the International Speedway. These modern developments sit alongside long-established rural centers like Lincoln and Eastaboga, where the Southern railroad provided critical transport for the area's timber and farm products.

Local landmarks such as Smitis Mill and Jackson Shoals reveal the historic importance of water power and geography in the community's early industry. The map captures a transition as the rural character of Old Eastaboga meets the expanding footprint of the Anniston Ordnance Depot Military Reservation and the aviation facilities at the Talladega Airport, documenting the shift from a mill-and-rail economy toward mid-century industrial and recreational growth.