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1983 Map of Ironaton

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Ironaton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Ironaton and the surrounding terrain of the Talladega National Forest define this landscape on the border of Talladega and Clay Counties. The map reveals a transition from the agricultural and settlement patterns in the west, where McElderry and Woolfolk sit along a now-abandoned railroad line, to the heavily forested ridges of the east. This industrial and transport history is further evidenced by the series of dams, including Dam No 6 and Dam No 5, which managed water flow through the hills.

Community life is anchored by local landmarks such as Smith Chapel and Providence Ch, alongside family-named features like McElderry Grave. The terrain is marked by significant elevations like Cemetery Mtn and Tater Hill, while the Skyway Motorway provides passage through the heights near Patterson Gap. This 1983 revision captures the area as the forest reclaimed much of the former railroad and mining landscape.