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1967 Map of Glen Allen

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Glen Allen
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

The confluence of industrial extraction and rural community life is visible across the borderlands of Marion, Fayette, and Walker counties. Numerous Strip Mines and scattered mine shafts mark the northern hills near Rock City, while the New River winds southward through the center of the sheet. The town of Glen Allen serves as a local hub near the southern boundary, supported by the Burlington Northern railroad which follows the path of Turkey Creek. Small family and community landmarks, such as Piney Grove Sch and Hallmark Cem, are dispersed among the forested ridges and hollows.

The settlement pattern reflects a reliance on the waterways and rail lines for transport and commerce. Small communities like Texas and Bazemore appear as distinct clusters along the road network. The landscape is defined by its drainages, including the Sipsey River in the south and Little New River, illustrating the rugged topography that shaped northern Alabama's development during the mid-to-late 20th century.