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2018 Map of Gardendale

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Gardendale
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The northern suburbs of Birmingham, situated within the ridge-and-valley corridor of Jefferson County, are shown here in 2018 during a period of sustained residential and commercial development. Gardendale serves as a central hub, flanked by established communities such as Morris to the north and Fultondale to the south. The landscape is defined by the prominent Yellow Bird Mtn and a series of ridges including Bagley Ridge and Shell Ridge, which influence the winding paths of local roads and the orientation of suburban neighborhoods.

Genealogists and local historians can find numerous interment sites, including Mount Olive Cem, Moncrief Cem, and Edward Cem. The map also captures the drainage patterns of the region, where Turkey Cr, Cunningham Cr, and Black Cr cut through the terrain. Evidence of the area's growth is visible in the network of subdivisions extending from Fieldstown and Mount Olive, juxtaposed with more traditional rural landmarks like Parker Field.