1956 Map of Gadsden
USGS Topo · Published 1978About this map
The Tennessee River corridor defines this mid-century portrait of North Alabama, showing the massive impoundments of Wheeler Lake, Wilson Lake, and Guntersville Lake at their height. The map documents the industrial and military expansion of the era, notably the sprawling Redstone Arsenal near Huntsville and the established manufacturing centers at Decatur and Gadsden. Significant transportation infrastructure is recorded, including the historic Natchez Trace Parkway and the complex rail network of the Southern Railway, Louisville & Nashville RR, and Illinois Central RR.
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Editions of this 1956 Gadsden Map
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