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1959 Map of Gadsden West

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Gadsden West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Big Wills Valley and the industrial corridors of northeast Alabama are captured here in this mid-century survey. The landscape is defined by the sharp parallel ridges of Sand Mountain and Lookout Mountain, with the urban centers of Gadsden, Alabama City, and Attalla forming a dense industrial and residential hub. The presence of coke ovens and a Gravel pit near the Louisville and Nashville railroad tracks points to the area's heavy manufacturing roots.

Social and civic life is anchored by numerous institutions, including the District IV Sanatorium and a wide array of neighborhood schools like the Emma Sansom High School and Blount Martin De Forest School. Beyond the city limits, the terrain transitions into agricultural land dotted with rural landmarks such as Cave Spring Ch and the landmark Noccalula Falls, where the plateau breaks toward the Coosa River.