1959 Map of Gardendale

About this map

The Louisville and Nashville Railroad and the Bee Line Highway define the transit-heavy character of northern Jefferson County at the end of the 1950s. This survey illustrates the early expansion of Gardendale and the surrounding mining and agricultural communities. Industrial activity is visible in the strip mines located near New Castle and south of Fieldstown, reflecting the region's coal legacy. Local life is documented through numerous landmarks, including Snow Roberts Sch and a series of rural houses of worship such as Glenns Chapel and Pineywood Ch. The terrain is marked by significant elevations like Easterwood Mtn and Bagley Ridge, with drainage provided by the winding Turkey Creek and Cunningham Creek. This map preserves the mid-century layout of these communities before later interstate construction further altered the landscape.