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1971 Map of Gilmore

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Gilmore
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

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Bankhead Lake dominates this Alabama landscape, formed by the confluence of the Mulberry Fork Black Warrior River and the Locust Fork. The river-bound economy of the early 1970s is evident in the numerous water-access settlements like Taylor Ferry Camp, Howton Camp, and Vines Camp that line the winding shores. While the water defines the geography, industry leaves a heavy mark on the terrain through significant strip mining operations and a massive tailings pond near Maxine.

Transportation infrastructure bridges the natural barriers of the forks, featuring the Franklin Ferry Bridge and the Maxine Bridge, while the Louisville and Nashville railroad tracks follow the eastern ridges. Local heritage is preserved in scattered landmarks such as Alliance Sch and family-named cemeteries like Prescott Cem. These features reflect a rural community deeply integrated with the industrial extraction and hydroelectric geography of the region.