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2001 Map of Ironaton

Name: 2001 Topographic Map of Ironaton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2004
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2004

About this map

The Talladega National Forest dominates this portion of the Alabama landscape, where the ridges of the Appalachian foothills meet small, dispersed communities. This 2001 revision illustrates the complex topography surrounding Ironaton and McElderry, regions historically defined by their relationship to the land's natural resources and the drainage of Cheaha Creek. The presence of numerous rural congregations, such as Smith Chapel, Seay Chapel, and Mt Calvary Ch, alongside scattered cemeteries and gravesites, provides a clear view of the social geography of these mountain communities at the start of the 21st century.

Outdoor recreation and conservation areas are prominent, featuring the Pinhoti Trail winding through the high ground near Patterson Gap and the Cheaha Wilderness. The map records a mix of permanent settlements like Chinnabee and seasonal or functional outposts such as Cherry Tree Hunter Camp. Notable water bodies like Lake Chinnabee and Lake Mary serve as focal points within the dense forest cover.