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1959 Map of Greenwood, 1960 Print
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1959 Map of Greenwood

USGS Topo · Published 1960

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The industrialized landscape of central Alabama comes to life across Red Mountain and the surrounding valleys as they appeared in the late 1950s. The region is defined by the intersection of natural topography and extractive industry, marked by numerous mines, a Chert Pit, and a Gravel Pit that indicate the area's geological wealth. The rail network is dense, featuring the Atlantic Coast Line, Southern, and Louisville and Nashville railroads, which served the various mining settlements such as Raimund and Coalmont. Transportation hubs like Mobile Junction and the Bessemer Airport contrast with more remote landmarks like Potato Hill on Chestnut Ridge. Local life is anchored by family-named sites and rural institutions, including Sadlers Cem, Lacey's Chapel, and Canaan Ch. Significant water features like the Cahaba River and Shades Creek snake through the terrain, providing a natural backdrop to the expanding footprints of Greenwood and Phillips Estates.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1959
Date Published1960
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain