1947 Map of Francis Mill

About this map

Logan Martin Lake and the Coosa River dominate the northwestern corner of this landscape where the borders of Calhoun, St. Clair, and Talladega counties converge. Originally surveyed in the late 1940s with early 1970s updates, the area reveals a rural economy centered on water power and local community hubs like Francis Mill and Martins Mill. The eastern portion of the map is largely defined by the expansive bounds of the Fort McClellan Military Reservation and the Anniston Ordnance Depot Reservation, illustrating the significant military footprint in this part of Alabama during the mid-20th century.