Thorsby serves as a central hub on this map, showing a concentrated street grid that reflects its history as an agricultural and rail-oriented community. The area is notable for its numerous burial grounds, including the Thorsby Scandinavian Cem and Thorsby Memorial Cem, which speak to the immigrant heritage and early settlement patterns of Chilton County. To the north, the landscape transitions into smaller communities like Rocky Mount and Union Grove, while the eastern portion of the sheet is defined by Chandler Mtn and the waters of Turkey Cr. A network of creeks, including Charlotte Cr and Mulberry Cr, drains the varied topography. For those interested in local heritage, the map identifies small rural centers such as Collins Chapel and Mineral Springs, each anchored by their namesake churches and cemeteries, alongside water features like Fountainhead Lake and Bentleys Lake.
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1890 · Bessemer
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1891 · Clanton
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1892 · Bessemer
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1909 · Columbiana
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1910 · Montevallo
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1911 · Columbiana
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1953 · Montgomery
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1953 · Birmingham
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Birmingham
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Montgomery
USGS Topo · 1:250,000