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1915 Map of Gantts Quarry

Name: 1915 Topographic Map of Gantts Quarry
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

Gantts Quarry and the nearby industrial hub of Sylacauga anchor this 1915 survey of the Alabama marble belt. The landscape is defined by the ridge of Kahatchee Mountain and the winding course of the Coosa River, which served as a vital boundary and transport corridor before modern damming. Local industry is clearly visible through the presence of the Eureka Quarry and several family-operated water mills, including Looneys Mill and Odens Mill.

Transportation networks of the era are well-documented, featuring the Southern Railway and Central of Georgia lines that supported the region's mineral extraction. Cultural landmarks such as the Russell School and Tallassooosa School appear alongside small settlements like Marble Valley and Strickland Crossroads, providing a detailed look at the rural social structure of Shelby, Talladega, and Coosa counties during the early twentieth century.