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1958 Map of Harpersville

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Harpersville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

Harpersville serves as a central hub in this late 1950s survey, situated where the Atlantic Coast Line meets the Short Route. The landscape is defined by the winding Coosa River to the south and its numerous tributaries, including Yellowleaf Creek and Fourmile Creek. The area's social and community fabric is evident in the dense concentration of rural landmarks, such as Mt Olive Ch and the Garden of Memories Cemetery.

Industrial and agricultural signatures are visible across the quadrangle, from the Strip Mine near Moore Mtn to the Gravel Pits along the riverbank near Casper Bend. Small crossroads communities like Gallups Crossroads and Klein dot the interior, connected by a network of named tracks including Wyatt Road and Narrow Road. The map also captures the transition between Shelby and Talladega counties as they meet along the river's path.