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1969 Map of Ironaton

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Ironaton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Ironaton and the surrounding reaches of the Talladega National Forest are captured here in the late 1960s, documenting a landscape defined by industrial history and small mountain communities. The Louisville and Nashville railroad runs along the western edge, connecting the settlements of McElderry and Woolfolk. This rail infrastructure once supported the local iron industry, leaving behind a network of creek-side communities and landmarks like Cemetery Mountain.

The terrain is marked by significant water features and peaks, including Talladega Mountain and Burgess Point. Deep in the hills, small churches and cemeteries such as Smith Chapel and Seay Chapel serve as anchors for local genealogy. A series of dams on Horse Creek, including Dam No 6 and Dam No 5, show the managed water systems feeding into Lake Chinnabee and Lake Robin, while the Skyway Motorway traces the high ridges of the county line.