
The Cababa River winds through a landscape defined by the parallel ridges of Shades Mountain and Oak Mountain as suburban growth expands from Hoover and Pelham. Industrial activity is evident at the Scottrock Quarry and a nearby Strip Mine, reflecting the region's long-standing reliance on local mineral resources. The map captures established communities like Helena and Alabaster, alongside smaller settlements such as Falliston and Hardy. Educational and spiritual centers serve the growing population, including the Indian Spring Sch, Mars Hill Ch, and Piney Grove Ch. Significant green space is preserved in the east at Oak Mountain State Park, while local history is maintained at the Pelham Cem and the Jefferson Garden of Memories.
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1890 · Bessemer
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1892 · Bessemer
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1905 · Bessemer Iron District
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1906 · Vandiver
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1907 · Bessemer Special
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1908 · Vandiver
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1909 · Columbiana
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1910 · Montevallo
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1911 · Columbiana
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1953 · Birmingham
USGS Topo · 1:250,000