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2014 Map of Lay Dam

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Lay Dam
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Lay Dam anchors the Coosa River landscape along the boundary of Chilton and Coosa Counties, creating the expansive Lay Lake that dominates the eastern edge of this region. The terrain moves from the riverbanks westward toward the distinctive height of Chandler Mtn and the topographic break at Gap of the Mountain. This area is characterized by a dense network of country roads connecting small settlements like Jumbo and the northern outskirts of Clanton.

Genealogists will find a wealth of local landmarks, specifically the numerous rural burial grounds such as Mt Bethel Cem, Lime Springs Cem, and Mtn Springs Cem that dot the landscape. The river itself retains names from an earlier era of navigation and river life, including the Butting Ram Shoals and several islands such as Ware Island and Gilchrist Island. The presence of the Ware Island Airport near the shoreline reflects the integration of modern transportation with the traditional river economy.