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1956 Map of Glencoe

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Glencoe
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The Gadsden Air Force Depot anchors the central valley of this mid-century landscape, positioned between the expanding industrial reach of Gadsden and the residential growth of Glencoe. The industrial character of the era is evident in features like the Aqueduct, Oil Disposal Pits, and numerous quarries scattered near the Louisville and Nashville railroad tracks. These rail lines serve as a vital corridor, connecting the northern urban centers to rural southern outposts like Cobb City and Colwell.

Natural geography is dominated by the winding course of the Coosa River and the newly formed H Neely Henry Lake. To the south and east, the ridgelines of Colvin Mountain and Green Creek Mountain create a formidable barrier, pierced only by local crossings such as Walker Gap and Alexander Gap. The map also preserves the locations of numerous community hubs, including Paden Ch, Antioch Ch, and the Crestwood Memorial Cemetery.