1975 Map of Elmore SE

About this map

The confluence of the Alabama River and the Coosa River dominates this mid-1970s orthophotoquad, showcasing the fluid transition from the Piedmont to the Coastal Plain. Unlike a traditional topographic map, this aerial survey provides a photographic record of the land use patterns near Elmore, revealing a patchwork of cleared agricultural fields and dense riparian corridors. The imagery captures the winding path of the rivers and the network of roads connecting rural homesteads and larger parcels of farmland during a period of steady development in Elmore County. This specialized view allows researchers to identify specific field boundaries and forest stands as they appeared before more recent suburban expansion around the state capital region.