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2011 Map of Goodsprings

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Goodsprings
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Mulberry Fork of the Black Warrior River dominates this landscape, winding through a complex of bends, shoals, and industrial sites in Walker County. Modern infrastructure and historical transit routes converge at the Copeland Ferry Bridge, while the legacy of energy production is evident in the Strip Mining Impoundment Number 2 and the Rattlesnake Dam near Rattlesnake Lake. The topography is defined by prominent elevations such as Deason Hill, Big Ridge, and Pea Ridge, which separate the river valley from several established settlements.

Genealogists will find a wealth of local landmarks, including the Goodsprings Cemetery, Leonard Cemetery, and Franklin Cemetery near the community of Gorgas. The area's rail history is preserved at Barney Siding near the settlement of Barney, reflecting a period when coal transport and river crossings like Davis Ford and Goodwin Ford were central to the local economy. From Bradleytown to Pumpkin Center, the map documents a transition from traditional river-bound life to modern industrial land use.